ALL students entering BVSD schools must show proof of immunization status upon registration. (Be sure to read footnotes below.)...

 Preschool

• 4 DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)
• 3 Polio
• 1-3 Hib (H. Influenza type B)
• 1 MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella)
• 3 Hepatitis B
• 1 Varicella (chicken pox)^a

Kindergarten through Twelfth Grades

• 4 -5 DTaP^b
• 3 -4 Polio^b
• Hib: No requirement
• 2 MMR (Measles/Mumps/Rubella)
• 3 Hepatitis B^c
• 1-2 Varicella (chicken pox)^a
  (2 required for K-2nd grade; 1 required for 3rd -9th grades)
• New! 1 Tdap (6th-8th, 10th-12th grades only)

(a) A laboratory test showing immunity or a disease history from a health care provider only is acceptable.

(b) Number of doses varies, depending on the age when child received vaccination. For DTaP and Polio, the higher number of doses is required for students new to Colorado Schools.

(c) Hepatitis B – Students age 11-15: One brand of vaccine requires only a two dose series. Proper documentation is acceptable with brand name, dose and dates.

Medical, religious, personal exemptions and proof of immunity are allowed in Colorado. Parental and/or physician signatures are required.

For additional information, contact Boulder County Public Health Department OR  BVSD Health Services.