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At-A-Glance Immunization and Exam Requirements

At-A-Glance Immunization and Exam Requirements for School Entry 2025-2026

First-day school entry requirements. Please see the IDPH Minimum Immunization Requirements guide and consult with your child’s physician for complete dosage guidelines and more information.

Minimum School Entry
Requirements

 Early Childhood & Preschool Kindergarten 2nd Grade 6th Grade

Child Health Exam

 Due August 1st Due August 1st   Due August 1st

Dental Exam

   Due on or before May 15th Due on or before May 15th Due on or before May 15th

Eye Exam

   Due on or before October 15th    

DtaP/DTP

 4 doses

4 or more doses 
with the last dose on or after the 4th birthday 

  

3 doses
with the last dose on or after the 4th birthday and 6 mos after the 2nd

Tdap

       1 dose

IPV

 3 doses

4 or more doses
with the last dose on or after the 4th birthday and at least 6 months after the previous dose

  

3 or more doses
with the last dose on or after the 4th birthday and at least 6 months after the previous dose

HIB*

 3-4* doses      

Prevnar - PCV13, PCV15

 3-4* doses      

Hepatitis B

 3 doses     3 doses
MMR 1 dose 2 doses   2 doses

Varicella

 1 dose 2 doses   2 doses

Meningococcal

       1 dose

*Number of doses will depend on the vaccine manufacturer and age of the child. Please verify with your child’s physician.