Dallas Independent School District students entering kindergarten in the fall will be required to complete a series of three Hepatitis B vaccinations. The district is following guidelines established by the Texas Department of Health which requires that students enrolling in the district for the first time provide evidence of required immunization.

Listed are immunization requirements for the 1998-99 school year:

Diphtheria-Tetanus—Students under age 7, four doses of the vaccine with one since the fourth birthday. Students age 7 and older, three doses with one since the fourth birthday and every 10 years thereafter.

Poliomyelitis (to age 18), three doses of the vaccine with one since the fourth birthday.

Rubeola (Measles)-Students born on or after September 2, 1991, two doses of the vaccine or serologic confirmation of measles immunity. First dose on or after the first birthday. The second dose must be received at least 30 days after the first dose. Students born prior to September 2, 1991, first dose of measles vaccine since the first birthday, second dose of measles vaccine by age 12.

Rubella (German Measles)- One dose since the first birthday or serologic confirmation of German Measles.

Mumps-One dose since the first birthday or serologic confirmation.

Haemophilus Influenza (Hib) Type B-Students 15 months of age through 4 years, one dose since 15 months of age, or a series of four doses before 15 months of age. Serologic confirmation of Hib immunity is acceptable in lieu of immunization dates.

Hepatitis B-Effective August 1, 1998, students born on or after September 2, 1992, must be immunized. Three doses are required. This will include pre-k students as they reach 5-years of age.

A delay in school enrollment may be necessary if the student has started or has not continued to receive vaccine doses as they become due. All immunization records must be validated by physician's signature or health clinic stamp. The month, day, and year must be indicated on the record for each new immunization received.

Note: Exemptions from immunization requirements may be granted on a medical or religious basis. An application for exemption signed by the physician or head of church must be submitted in writing to the school principal annually.

For more information regarding immunizations, check with your school nurse.

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