En Español
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AGE WHEN ADMITTED |
TOTAL NUMBER OF DOSES REQUIRED OF EACH IMMUNIZATION |
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2 through 3 Months |
1 Polio 1 DTaP 1 Hep B 1 Hib |
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4 through 5 Months |
2 Polio 2 DTaP 2 Hep B 2Hib |
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6 through14 Months |
2 Polio 3 DTaP 2 Hep B 2 Hib |
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15 through 17 Months |
3 Polio 3 DTaP 2 Hep B 1 Varicella
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| On or after 1st birthday: 1 Hib* 1 MMR | |
| 18 months through 5 years |
3 Polio 4 DTaP 3 Hep B 1 Varicella |
| On or after 1st birthday: 1 Hib* 1 MMR |
*One Hib dose must be given on or after the 1st birthday regardless of previous doses. Required only for children younger than 5 years old.
DTaP = diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine
Hib = Haemophilus influenzae, type B vaccine
Hep B = hepatitis B vaccine
MMR = measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine
Varicella = chickenpox vaccine
Parents must show their child's Immunization Record as proof of immunization.
Resources
- Guide to Immunization Requirements for Pre-kindergarten (Child Care) | Spanish | Chinese
- Windows for Pre-Kindergarten (Child Care) Immunizations | Chinese
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Parents' Guide to Immunizations Required for Pre-kindergarten (Child Care) | Spanish
Arabic | Armenian | Cambodian | Chinese | Farsi | French
Hmong | Korean | Russian | Tagalog | Vietnamese - California Law and Regulations
- Frequently Asked Questions on New Regulations
General Immunization Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Parent Brochure with Easy-to-Understand Immunization Schedule | Spanish
- Vaccine Safety Information for Parents
Talk to your doctor about other recommended childhood vaccines, including flu vaccine every year.
