Immunization Requirements
Elkins Public Schools “Committed to Excellence” 349 N. Center Elkins, AR 72727 (479) 643-2172 Fax: (479) 643-3605 In preparing your child for the upcoming school year, the following immunization requirements are to be completed by the 1st day of school. If your child receives exemptions for any vaccines the forms need to be filed with Arkansas Department of Health before the 1st day of school.
All students Kindergarten through 12th grade will need the following: • • • • • •
5 doses of DTaP Minimum of 4 doses if the 4th dose was administered on or after the 4th birthday 4 doses of Polio with the last dose on or after the 4th birthday 2 doses of Varicella (chickenpox) May accept written DOCUMENTATION from M.D./ANP/PA only 2 doses of MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) 3 doses of Hep B (some 11-15 yr olds have a 2 dose series/must be indicated on record)
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If your child is entering Kindergarten they should have *1 dose of Hepatitis A If your child is entering 1st Grade they should have *1 dose of Hepatitis A If your child will be age 11 on or before September 1, 2014 *1 dose of Tdap (if your child will be 11 after school starts and before September 1st your child will need to receive vaccine within 30 days of Birthday) If your child will be entering 7th grade *1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine If your child is 16 years of age *2 doses of Meningococcal vaccine. If 1st dose is received on or after age 16 only one dose required If your child is 17 years of age and older, no immunizations are required.
If you have any questions please call the school office where your child attends, check with the office of your child’s physician, or contact your local health unit. Elkins School District
K-2 Primary Elementary Office: 643-3380 Middle School Office: 643-2552 iCan ALE School 643-2690
3-6 Elementary Office: 643-3382 High School Office: 643-3381
All students Kindergarten through 12th grade will need the following: • • • • • •
5 doses of DTaP Minimum of 4 doses if the 4th dose was administered on or after the 4th birthday 4 doses of Polio with the last dose on or after the 4th birthday 2 doses of Varicella (chickenpox) May accept written DOCUMENTATION from M.D./ANP/PA only 2 doses of MMR (Measles Mumps Rubella) 3 doses of Hep B (some 11-15 yr olds have a 2 dose series/must be indicated on record)
Additionally: • • •
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If your child is entering Kindergarten they should have *1 dose of Hepatitis A If your child is entering 1st Grade they should have *1 dose of Hepatitis A If your child will be age 11 on or before September 1, 2014 *1 dose of Tdap (if your child will be 11 after school starts and before September 1st your child will need to receive vaccine within 30 days of Birthday) If your child will be entering 7th grade *1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine If your child is 16 years of age *2 doses of Meningococcal vaccine. If 1st dose is received on or after age 16 only one dose required If your child is 17 years of age and older, no immunizations are required.
If you have any questions please call the school office where your child attends, check with the office of your child’s physician, or contact your local health unit. Elkins School District
K-2 Primary Elementary Office: 643-3380 Middle School Office: 643-2552 iCan ALE School 643-2690
3-6 Elementary Office: 643-3382 High School Office: 643-3381
