Pre-K Immunization Requirements for School Year 2026-2027
Your child’s health is important to us. It is well known that healthy children are in a better position to take advantage of the educational opportunities presented to them than children who are physically or emotionally struggling.
Immunizations are used to protect your children against certain diseases as well as other children in the school. In accordance with state law, you are required to furnish—no later than the first day of school after your child’s enrollment— proof of your child’s immunization status, either as a written document from the health care provider who administered the immunizations or documentation provided from the state immunization data registry. Please furnish the immunization paperwork BEFORE the first day of school on AUGUST 12, 2026. By doing so, this will prevent any interruption to your child’s attendance at the start of the school year.
**Immunizations may be obtained from your family doctor, St. Joseph County Health Department, or other area clinics. Please call the school health office for resources.
Minimum Immunization Requirements:
- 4 doses of DtaP (diptheria, Tetanus & Pertussis) (4 doses are acceptable if the fourth dose was administered on or after the fourth birthday)
- 3 doses of Polio (3 doses are acceptable for all grade levels if the third dose was given on or after the 4th birthday and at least 6 months after the previous dose. For students in grades K-10, the final dose must be administered on or after the 4th birthday and at least 6 months after the previous dose.)
- 3 doses of Hepatitis B (the minimum age for the third dose of Hepatitis B is 24 weeks of age)
- 1 dose of MMR (Measels, Mumps and Rubella)
- 1 dose of Varicella (chickenpox)-(physician documentation of disease history, including month and year, is proof of immunity for children entering preschool through 12th grade. Parent report of disease history is not acceptable.)
- 2 doses of Hepatitis A (the minimum interval between first and second dose is six calendar months. Two doses are required for all grade levels.)
Immunization Recommendations:
- Annual influenza
- COVID-19
- Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
- Pneumococcal conjugate
Questions about immunizations can be directed to the school health office.
