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7th Grade Immunization Requirements
ALL CHILDREN ENTERING 7TH GRADE ARE REQUIRED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING
Please note bullet #5 is a new requirement for 7th grade students
1. Have the required doses of Hepatitis B, Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis and Polio vaccines.2. Have two (2) doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine OR documentation of disease or laboratory proof of immunity.
3. Have two (2) doses of Hepititis A vaccine OR documentation of disease or laboratory proof of immunity.
4. Have two (2) doses of Varicella vaccine OR documentation of disease or laboratory proof of immunity.
5. Have one (1) dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) vaccine and one (1) dose of MCV4 (meningococcal conjugate vaccine) for children born on or after 01/01/2002.
6. Contact your health care provider or Forsyth County Health Department to receive any needed immunizations and to obtain the Georgia Certificate of Immunization (GA 3231 Form) and provide an updated form to your child's school nurse.
Links:
CDC - Vaccines for Your Children