Immunizations

Immunization Requirements for Students Attending School in the San Mateo Union High School District* 

Effective July 1, 2019

In order to complete enrollment procedures and to attend classes, each student must have an immunization record from a health care provider on file in the Health Office documenting the dates (month/day/year) that the following vaccines were given: 

• Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP, DTP, Tdap, or Td) -- 5 doses
  • 4 doses OK if one was given on or after 4^th birthday.
  • 3 doses OK if one was given on or after 7^th birthday.
  • For 7-12 graders, at least 1 dose of pertussis-containing vaccine (Tdap) is required on or after 7^th birthday

• Polio (OPV or IPV) -- 4 doses
  • 3 doses OK if one was given on or after 4^th birthday
     
• Hepatitis B --3 doses
   
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)--2 doses
  • Both given on or after 1st birthday

• Varicella (Chickenpox)--2 doses

Students transferring to the District from another school in the U.S. are generally given 30 days for their prior school to transfer proof of immunization (vaccine catch-up schedule).  If proof of immunizations is not received from the prior school within 30 days, the parent/guardian will be asked to provide proof of the above immunizations. 

If you have questions regarding immunization requirements or need an immunization provider, please contact your student's Health Aide.  

*All SMUHSD requirements are in compliance with the California Department of Public Health - Immunization Branch (en Español).