Immunization Information

The Wisconsin Student Immunization Law was recently changed.  Two different vaccine requirements were added which may affect your child's compliance with the law. The change will go into effect this fall with the beginning of the 2008-2009 school year.

The updated Wisconsin Immunization Law will require:

  • 1 dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine) for students entering 6th, 9th and 12th grades, and
  • 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine for students entering Kindergarten, 6th and 12th grades.

To be compliant with the law, parents must provide the school with a date of vaccination for both Tdap and Varicella.  If your child has had chickenpox, the school will need the date that your child had the disease.

You child can get these vaccinations at their doctor's office or at the Washington County Health Department.  The health department offers these vaccines free of charge by appointment only.  You may contact the health department at 262-335-4462 to schedule an appointment.

Be sure to add the Tdap and Varicella vaccine dates to their permanent immunization record that you keep at home. In the future your child may need to give these dates to other schools, colleges or employers.

Get a jump-start on planning for school, call to make your child's immunization appointment today!! 

 

School Fact Sheet for Parents
Student Immunization Law
Immunization Requirements
Student Immunization Record
Washington County Immunization Schedule-English

Washington County Immunization Schedule-Spanish
Washington County Health Department
Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services: Immunization Program

 

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

STUDENT IMMUNIZATION LAW 
AGE/GRADE REQUIREMENTS
2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR

 

Age/Grade Number of Doses
Pre K (2 yrs through 4 yrs 4 DTP/DTaP/DT                    3 Polio   3 Hep B   1 MMR5   1 Var6
Grade K1
4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td1                   4 Polio4   3 Hep B  2 MMR5    2 Var6
Grade 1 through 5 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2              4 Polio4   3 Hep B  2 MMR5    1 Var6
Grade 6 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2  1 Tdap3 4 Polio4   3 Hep B  2MMR5    2 Var6
Grade 7 through 8 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2              4 Polio4   3 Hep B  2MMR5    1 Var6
Grade 9 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2  1 Tdap3 4 Polio4   3 Hep B  2MMR5    1 Var6
Grade 10 through 11 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2              4 Polio4   3 Hep B  2MMR5    1 Var6
Grade 12 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2 1 Tdap3  4 Polio4   3 Hep B  2MMR5    2 Var6
  1. DTP/DTaP/DT vaccine for children entering Kindergarten: Your child must have received one dose after the 4thbirthday (either the 3rd, 4th, or 5th) to be compliant. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also acceptable).
  2. DTP/DTaP/DT/Td vaccine for students entering grades 1 through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your child received the 3rddose after the 4thbirthday, further doses are not required. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also acceptable).
  3.  Tdap means tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine, recommended for adolescents. If your child received a dose of tetanus or diphtheria containing vaccine such as Td within the past 5 years, Tdap is not required.
  4.  Polio vaccine for students entering grades Kindergarten through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your child received the 3rddose after the 4thbirthday, further doses are not required. (Note: a dose 4 days or less 1 before the 4thbirthday is also acceptable).
  5.  The first dose of MMR vaccine must have been received on or after the first birthday (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 1stbirthday is also acceptable).
  6.  Var means Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. A history of chickenpox disease is also acceptable.

     

 
HELPFUL HINT
Keep a copy of your child's immunization record.
Notify your child's school each time your child receives an immunization.

 IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

STUDENT IMMUNIZATION LAW 
AGE/GRADE REQUIREMENTS
2008-2009 SCHOOL YEAR

 

Age/Grade Number of Doses
Pre K (2 yrs through 4 yrs 4 DTP/DTaP/DT                    3 Polio   3 Hep B   1 MMR5   1 Var6
Grade K1
4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td1                   4 Polio4   3 Hep B  2 MMR5    2 Var6
Grade 1 through 5 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2              4 Polio4   3 Hep B  2 MMR5    1 Var6
Grade 6 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2  1 Tdap3 4 Polio4   3 Hep B  2MMR5    2 Var6
Grade 7 through 8 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2              4 Polio4   3 Hep B  2MMR5    1 Var6
Grade 9 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2  1 Tdap3 4 Polio4   3 Hep B  2MMR5    1 Var6
Grade 10 through 11 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2              4 Polio4   3 Hep B  2MMR5    1 Var6
Grade 12 4 DTP/DTaP/DT/Td2 1 Tdap3  4 Polio4   3 Hep B  2MMR5    2 Var6
  1. DTP/DTaP/DT vaccine for children entering Kindergarten: Your child must have received one dose after the 4thbirthday (either the 3rd, 4th, or 5th) to be compliant. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also acceptable).
  2. DTP/DTaP/DT/Td vaccine for students entering grades 1 through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your child received the 3rddose after the 4thbirthday, further doses are not required. (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 4th birthday is also acceptable).
  3.  Tdap means tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine, recommended for adolescents. If your child received a dose of tetanus or diphtheria containing vaccine such as Td within the past 5 years, Tdap is not required.
  4.  Polio vaccine for students entering grades Kindergarten through 12: Four doses are required. However, if your child received the 3rddose after the 4thbirthday, further doses are not required. (Note: a dose 4 days or less 1 before the 4thbirthday is also acceptable).
  5.  The first dose of MMR vaccine must have been received on or after the first birthday (Note: a dose 4 days or less before the 1stbirthday is also acceptable).
  6.  Var means Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. A history of chickenpox disease is also acceptable.

     

 
HELPFUL HINT
Keep a copy of your child's immunization record.
Notify your child's school each time your child receives an immunization.

 

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