California ALL children must be immunized. Here is the law:
https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/immunization.asp
Children in Pre-Kindergarten (Child Care) Need:
Immunizations (shots) needed before starting pre-kindergarten (child care) and at each age checkpoint after entry:
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AGE WHEN ADMITTED
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TOTAL NUMBER OF DOSES REQUIRED OF EACH IMMUNIZATION
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2 through 3 Months
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1 Polio 1 DTaP 1 Hep B 1 Hib
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4 through 5 Months
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2 Polio 2 DTaP 2 Hep B 2Hib
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6 through14 Months
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2 Polio 3 DTaP 2 Hep B 2 Hib
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15 through 17 Months
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3 Polio 3 DTaP 2 Hep B 1 Varicella
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On or after 1st birthday: 1 Hib* 1 MMR |
18 months through 5 years |
3 Polio 4 DTaP 3 Hep B 1 Varicella |
On or after 1st birthday: 1 Hib* 1 MMR |
*One Hib dose must be given on or after the 1st birthday regardless of previous doses. Required only for children younger than 5 years old.
DTaP = diphtheria toxoid, tetanus toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine
Hib = Haemophilus influenzae, type B vaccine
Hep B = hepatitis B vaccine
MMR = measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine
Varicella = chickenpox vaccine
Parents must show their child's Immunization Record as proof of immunization.
Medical Exemptions
1. For admissions on or after January 1, 2021, what is required for a medical exemption to a required immunization?
Starting January 1, 2021:
- Medical exemptions can only be issued through the California Immunization Registry – Medical Exemption website (CAIR-ME) by physicians licensed in California.
- Schools and child care facilities may only accept from parents new medical exemptions that are issued using CAIR-ME.
2. Are medical exemptions filed for children in attendance at a California child care facility or school before 2021 valid in later years?
A medical exemption filed at a pre-kindergarten facility or school remains valid until the earliest of:
- When the child enrolls in the next grade span (TK/K-6th grade, 7th-12th grade)
- The expiration date specified in a temporary medical exemption
- Revocation of the exemption because the issuing physician has been subject to disciplinary action from the physician's licensing entity.
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Karen O'Brien-Curran
La Mirada CA
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-07-2021 01:38 PM
From: Larisa Moe
Subject: Unvaccinated children
Hello! I work for a resource and referral agency in Montana. We are currently facing the issue of having a vaccination requirement removed from our childcare licensing regulations. I am writing to ask if other states have this requirements and if any state allows facilities to take unvaccinated children or if they provide a path for such facilities to still be licensed?
Thank you.
-Larisa
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Larisa Moe
Professional Development Specialist
Child Care Connections
Helena MT
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