Immunization and Record Requirements for Children Entering or Attending School, Child Care, Family Day Care and/or Preschool
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Forms Required for Immunization Documentation:
- Department of Health Form 680
- Ask your doctor, clinic or the Miami-Dade County Health Department for the Department of Health Form 680 for you. Don't forget to take your child's immunization record with you.
Click here to see an updated 2008 immunization schedule for children ages 0 through 18 years of age.
» 2008-2009 School Entry Requirements (Table)
» 2008-2009 School Entry Requirements (Bullets)
Immunizations Required for Child Care and/or Family Day Care (up-to-date for age):
- Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis Series
- Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib) Series
- Measles – Mumps – Rubella (MMR) after first birthday
- Polio Series
- Varicella
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (Prevnar®)
- Rotavirus*
Immunizations Required for Preschool Entry (age-appropriate doses as are medically indicated):
- Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis Series
- Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib) Series
- Hepatitis B Series
- Measles – Mumps – Rubella (MMR)
- Polio Series
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (Prevnar®)
- Varicella
Immunizations Required for Kindergarten Entry:
- Diphtheria – Tetanus – Pertussis Series
- Hepatitis B Series
- Measles – Mumps – Rubella (two doses of Measles vaccine, preferably as MMR)
- Polio Series
- Varicella (two doses required to enter school for the 2008 – 2009 school year)
Immunizations Required for 7th Grade Entry:
- Tetanus – Diphtheria – Pertussis Booster (Tdap)
- Hepatitis B Series (if not completed prior to 7th grade entry)
- Second Dose of Measles Vaccine (preferably MMR vaccine) - if not completed prior to 7th grade entry
The following vaccines are recommended, but not required for school or childcare entry:
Rotavirus Vaccine (childcare only - up to 32 months of age)
- Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)
- Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine
- Influenza Vaccine
For more information, contact the Miami-Dade County Health Department or your private physician
Miami-Dade County Health Department
Epidemiology, Disease Control and Immunization Services
Telephone: (305) 470-5660
Fax: (786) 845-0598
TTD: (786) 845 0576
www.dadehealth.org
