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Immunization Requirements
The following information outlines the immunization requirements for students in Jordan School District. You must have proof of all required immunizations. Please direct questions to the Educational Support Services department at (801) 567-8124.
SCHOOL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A student born AFTER July 1, 1986
*5 DTP/DTaP/DT
3 OPV or 4 IPV
2 Measles, Mumps,
Rubella

* DTP/DTaP/DT – 4 doses if
4th dose was given on/after
the 4th birthday
** Polio – 3 doses if 3rd
dose was given on/after the
4th birthday

A student born AFTER July 1, 1993
and entering Kindergarten

*5 DTP/DTaP/DT
**4 Polio
2 Measles, Mumps, Rubella
3 Hepatitis B

A student born AFTER July 1, 1993 and
entering the 7th grade

A student must have the above
immunizations AND
1 Tdap booster
1 Varicella (chickenpox)- history of disease acceptable, parent must sign verification statement on school immunization record

A student born AFTER July 1, 1996
(At Kindergarten entry)

*5 DTP/DTaP/DT
**4 Polio
2 Measles, Mumps, Rubella
3 Hepatitis B
2 Hepatitis A
1 Varicella (chickenpox) - history of
disease acceptable, parent must sign verification statement on school immunization record

PROGRESSIVE GRADE REQUIREMENTS
Beginning with 1999-2000 school year, Hepatitis B became a requirement for kindergarten entry. Beginning with 2002-2003 school year, Hepatitis A and Varicella became a requirement for kindergarten entry. Beginning with 2006-2007 school year, Hepatitis B, Tetanus/Diphtheria booster (Td), and Varicella became a requirement for 7th grade entry. Beginning with 2007-2008 school year, Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis is required for the booster dose. In order to keep track of which grades are required to have which of these immunizations, please refer to the charts below.
HEPATITIS B ONLY
School Year   Grade Required
2007-2008     6th
HEPATITIS B, TDAP BOOSTER, & VARICELLA
School Year   Grades Required
2007-2008     7th, 8th
2008-2009     7th, 8th, 9th
2009-2010     8th, 9th
2010-2011     9th, 10th
HEPATITIS A, HEPATITIS B, & VARICELLA
School Year    Grades Required
2007-2008      K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
2008-2009      K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
2009-2010      K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
2010-2011      K, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
HEPATITIS A, HEPATITIS B, VARICELLA, & TDAP BOOSTER
School Year    Grades Required
2009-2010      7th
2010-2011      7th, 8th

Remember, these requirements are based upon a particular grade cohort or group. If a child repeats a grade, he is subject to the requirements of the new grade, even if his birth date is not in the range for requirement.


  • EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
    Children enrolled in Early Childhood Programs must be immunized appropriately for their age for the following immunizations:
  • Diphtheria
  • Measles
  • Tetanus
  • Mumps
  • Pertussis
  • Rubella
  • Polio Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib)
    NOTE: Hepatitis B, Varicella, Hepatitis A , and PCV7 are recommended,
    but are not required for students in early childhood programs.

MINIMUM AGE AND MINIMUM INTERVAL
This table should be used to determine minimum intervals for “catching” children up who have fallen behind, otherwise the recommended schedule should be used.
VACCINE Minimum
AGE
for dose 1
Minimum
INTERVAL
dose 1 to 2
Minimum
INTERVAL
dose 2 to 3
Minimum
INTERVAL
dose 3 to 4
Minimum
INTERVAL
dose 4 to 5
DTaP/DTP/DT 6 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 6 months 6 months
(if 4th dose was given on/ after
the 4th birthday, a 5th dose is
not needed)
Polio 6 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks 4 weeks
(if 3rd dose is given on/after the 4th birthday, the
4th dose is not needed. If 4th dose is needed, it should be given at 4-6 years of age)
 
MMR 12 months 4 weeks If the first dose of MMR is given before the 1st birthday, it must be repeated.
Hepatitis B birth 4 weeks 8 weeks
(3rd dose should not be given earlier than 6 months of age)
There should be16 weeks between dose 1 and 3.
Hib 6 weeks 4 weeks - if 1st dose given at age <12 months
8 weeks (as final dose) - if 1st dose
given at age 12-14 months
No further doses needed - if 1st dose given at age >15 months
4 weeks - if current age <12 months
8 weeks (as final dose) - if current age >12 months and 2nd dose given at age < 15 months
No further doses needed - if previous dose given at age > 15 months
8 weeks (as final dose) - This dose is
necessary for children aged 12 months - 5 years who received 3 doses before age 12 months. Last dose should not be given earlier than 12 months and a minimum of 2 months after previous dose
 
Varicella
(Chickenpox)
1 year 4 weeks (Those >13 years of age need 2 doses) If Varicella and MMR are not given on the same day, space them at least 28 days apart.
Hepatitis A 1 year 6 months  
Tetanus/Diphtheria
(Booster)
Recommended at 11-12 years if at least 5 years have elapsed since the last dose of DTaP, DTP, or DT.
Boosters should be given every ten years.

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