Friday, August 1, 2014

Required Immunizations for the School Year

BUTLER, Mo – Missouri law requires children in Kindergarten through 12th grade to receive immunizations to protect against certain vaccine-preventable diseases.

The following is required immunizations or booster shots:

• DTaP – Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis 0r DT – diphtheria and tetanus

• Tdap – Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (required for 8th – 12th grade)

• IPV – Polio

• Hepatitis B

• MMR – Measles, mumps, rubella; and

• Varicella – Chickenpox

Make sure your child is up to date with their immunizations before school begins.
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