SCHOOL NURSE - Immunizations
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FOR ATTENDANCE IN ALL GRADES in 2017-2018 children need the following:
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4 doses of tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis*
(1 dose on or after the 4 birthday)
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4 doses of polio**
(4th dose on or after the 4 birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose) -
2 doses of measles, mumps and rubella***
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3 doses of hepatitis B
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2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) or evidence of immunity
*Usually given as DTaP or DTP or if medically advisable DT or Td
**A fourth dose is not required if the third dose was administered at age 4 years or older and at least 6 months after the previous dose
***Usually given as MMR