Immunization Information

Immunizations Regulatory Oversight

Immunization requirements for children to attend child care centers, preschool facilities and schools in New Jersey, both public and private, are established by the New Jersey Department of Health NJDOH.

http://www.state.nj.us/education/students/safety/health/cdpr/immune/

Preschool Age (2’s-Transitional Kindergarten):

• Diptheria, Tetanus & Accellular Pertussis (DTap) - 4 doses
• Polio (IPV) - 3 doses
• Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) - at least 1 dose (All children 12 months to 59 months entering preschool) on or after their 1st birthday 
• Haemophilus Influenzae (HIB) - at least 1 dose (All children 12 months to 59 months entering preschool) on or after their 1st birthday
• Varicella vaccine (chicken pox) - 1dose (on or after their 1^st birthday)
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) – 1 dose (on or after their 1st birthday)
• Influenza - ONE dose annually between September 1 and December 31 (all children 6 months to 59 months) 

• Diptheria, Tetanus & Accellular Pertussis (DTap - 4 doses 
  • All students will be required to have a total of 4 doses of DTaP (if last dose is on or after their 4th birthday) or any 5 doses.
• Polio (IPV) - 4 doses total
• Hepatitis B - 3 doses (a completed series)
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - second dose of MMR    
• Varicella vaccine (chicken pox) - 1 dose required (but 2 total doses total are recommended)

•  Meningococcal vaccine -  1 dose 
• Tetanus booster (Tdap) - 1 dose

Flu Shot:

This flu season, protect yourself and your family; the Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends annual flu shots for everyone six months of age and older, especially those with chronic illnesses and their caregivers. To find a flu clinic in your neighborhood, visit the American Lung Association Flu Vaccine Finder  today.
http://www.flu.gov/

NEW: Everyday Preventive Actions That Can Help Fight Germs, Like Flu

Special Consideration Regarding Egg Allergy

The recommendations for vaccination of people with egg allergies have changed for 2016-2017.

People with egg allergies can receive any licensed, recommended age-appropriate influenza vaccine and no longer have to be monitored for 30 minutes after receiving the vaccine. People who have severe egg allergies should be vaccinated in a medical setting and be supervised by a health care provider who is able to recognize and manage severe allergic conditions.

Does Varicella Vaccine Eliminate Deaths From Varicella?
Medscape Infectious Diseases
 
Please watch this informative, evidence-based documentary on vaccines from  NOVA, PBS's popular science series.
 
VACCINES - CALLING THE SHOTS
! The one-hour film interviews many experts, explores the history and science behind vaccinations, and sheds light on the risks of opting out.


Vaccinations for adults -- you're never too old to get immunized! click here for a PDF of immunization information for adults!
 

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