Immunizations
The law requires that students receive a minimum number of immunizations prior to entering school. The law is meant to prevent illnesses such as mumps, pertussis (whooping cough), and other vaccine-preventable diseases from spreading and harming our children. To obtain proper immunizations, call your doctor, health center, or the Milwaukee Health Department at (414) 286-3521. When your child is immunized, provide the records to your child’s school.
Required Immunizations
| Immunization | K3 and K4 | Grades K5–12 |
|---|---|---|
| Tetanus (lockjaw), Diphtheria, and Pertussis (whooping cough) (DTaP/DTP/DT/TD) |
4 doses |
4 doses, plus 1 additional dose |
| Polio | 3 doses | 4 doses |
| Hepatitis B | 3 doses | 3 doses |
| Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) |
1 dose | 2 doses |
| Varicella (chickenpox) | 1 dose* | 2 doses* |
| MenACWY-containing vaccine (meningitis) |
1 dose for entry to Grade 7 1 additional dose for entry to Grade 12** |