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Immunization Information

Vaccines are considered one of the top 10 medical achievements of the 20th century. An estimated 20 million lives have been saved in the last two decades. Vaccination must continue unless the disease is eliminated globally.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases

Measles Mumps Rubella
Diphtheria Pertussis Tetanus
Polio Smallpox Hepatitis A
Varicella Pneumococcal Hepatitis B
Rotovirus Meningococcal Influenza
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Haemophilus Influenzae type B (HIB)

 

Idaho State Requirements for Vaccinations

The Idaho School Immunization Law requires that children be up-to-date on their immunizations (shots) to attend school. Diseases like measles and whooping cough spread quickly, so children need to be protected before they enter. Most children need booster shots before starting kindergarten.

Vaccine Required Doses
Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, DT, Td, Tdap)
5 doses
4 doses meet requirements for ages 4-6 if at least one dose was on or after the 4th birthday. Effective for the SY 2005-2006 all children enrolled in Kindergarten must have 5 doses of DTaP.
Polio (IPV and/or OPV)
3 doses
 
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
2 doses
The 1st dose is recommended to be given at 12 months and the 2nd dose is recommended at 4-6 years. Effective for the SY 2005-2006 all children enrolled in Kindergarten must have 2 doses of MMR.
Hepatitis B
3 doses
 
Note: A 4th dose of Polio, 2 doses of Varicella, and 2 doses of Hepatitis A are recommended for all school-aged children. Adolescents 11- 18 are recommended to be vaccinated with 1 booster dose of Tdap, 1 dose of a Meningococcal vaccine, and 3 doses of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine (women). To protect students and prevent outbreaks, school officials should promote these additional immunizations whenever possible. 
Immunization Questions and Answers - from the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare

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