IME Immunization Requirements

 

4-YEAR OLD PROGRAM KINDERGARTEN, T-1, 1ST-9TH GRADES 10th GRADE 11TH & 12TH GRADE
1 - MMR 2- MMR's 2 - MMR's 2 - MMR's
4 -  DPT's 5 - DPT'S 5 - DPT's 3 - DPT's
3 - Polio 4- Polio 4 - Polio 3 - Polio
3 - Hep B 3 - Hep B 3 - Hep B 3 - Hep B
2 -  Hep A 2 - Hep A 2 -  Hep A 2 -  Hep A
1 - Varicella 1 - Varicella    
 
  • Children in child care must be up-to-date for their age for the vaccines listed.
  • All measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) and varicella vaccine doses must be administered on or after the child's first birthday or up to 4 days before the birthday to be counted as valid doses.
  • If the 4th dose of DTP/DTaP is administered on or after the child’s 4th birthday then the 5th dose of DTP/DTaP is not required.
  • Beginning Jan. 1, 2003, 5th doses of DTaP must be given on or after the 4th birthday or within 4 days before the birthday.
  • If the 3rd dose of Polio is administered on or after the child's 4th birthday then the 4th dose of Polio is not required.
  • Hepatitis A vaccine must be administered on or after the child's second birthday or within 4 days before the birthday.
  • Hepatitis B may be administered in a two (2) dose series to children 11 thru 15 years of age. All other age groups will receive the three (3) dose Hepatitis B series.
  • A parental history of a child having varicella (chickenpox) disease is acceptable in lieu of varicella vaccine.
  • Hib vaccine is not required for students in pre-kindergarten or kindergarten through grade twelve, but is required for children in child care.
  • Longer than recommended time periods between doses of multi-dose vaccines do not diminish the effectiveness of these vaccines.
     

It is not necessary to restart the series of any vaccine due to longer than recommended time periods between doses.

  • Children may be allowed to attend school if they have received the first dose in the series of any multi-dose vaccine but must complete the series on schedule. These children are “in the process of receiving “ immunizations.
  • Pneumococcal vaccination (PCV or PPV) is not required for school or child care.
  • Doses administered 4 days or less, before the minimum intervals or ages, will be counted as valid doses; applies to all children including those already enrolled.

For further immunization information please call the Immunization Service, Oklahoma State Department of Health, 405-271-4073.

Revised - 03/19/2004