Effective July 1, 2009, students are required to have the following immunizations. Students who are not compliant with these immunizations will need to have a plan for completion in place or they will be denied attendance according to Colorado Revised Statutes 25-4-902.
Required Elementary Student Immunizations
Kindergarten, Grades 1 & 2
5 - DTaP*
4 - Polio**
2 - MMR***
3 - Hepatitis B
2 - Varicella (Or with medical proof of disease history)
3rd – 5th Grade
5 - DTaP*
4 - Polio**
2 - MMR***
3 - Hepatitis B
1 – Varicella
* If the fourth dose of DtaP was given on or after the 4th birthday, only
four doses are required.
** If the third dose of Polio was given on or after the 4th birthday, only
three doses are required.
*** Measles, Mumps and Rubella
combination
Required Middle School Student Immunizations
Grades 6, 7 & 8
5 – Td/Dt/DTP*
1 – Tdap (new vaccine with Pertussis booster)**
4 - Polio*
2 - MMR***
3 - HB (Hepatitis B)
1 - Varicella (or history of disease)
*A child who began immunizations at an older age may be certified with fewer doses. Check with your school nurse or physician regarding exceptions.
** Tdap is a new vaccine which contains a Pertussis booster (for whooping cough)
***Measles, Mumps and Rubella
combination
Required High School Student Immunizations
Grade 9
Grades 10, 11 & 12
5 - Tetanus/Diphtheria (or 4 doses, if one is
after the 4th birthday)*
4 – Polio (3, if one dose is after age 4)*
2 – MMR***
3 - HB (Hepatitis B)
1 - Varicella
5 or 4 Tetanus/Diphtheria (as grade 9)
1 – Tdap ** (in addition to grade 9)
4 or 3 – Polio (as grade 9)
2 – MMR***
3 – HB (Hepatitis B)
*A student who began immunizations at an older age may be certified with three doses. Check with your school nurse or physician regarding exceptions.
**Tdap is a new vaccine, which contains a Pertussis booster (for whooping cough).
***Measles, Mumps and Rubella
combination
Contact your family physician for immunizations your child may need. If you do not have a physician, you can call the Tri-County Health Department at 303-451-0123 to learn where to obtain the required immunizations at low cost. ALWAYS bring a shot record to the immunization clinic.
Families
