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Florida Immunization Requirements for School Attendance

Listed below is the total number of doses for each required vaccine for which proof of immunization is required.

 2014 - 2015
 School Year
DTP
(Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
POLIO MMR
(Measles, Mumps,
Rubella)
VARICELLA** HEPATITIS B Tdap
(Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis)
Kindergarten 5 5* 2 2 3 0
Grades 1-6 5 4 2 2** 3 0
Grades 7-12 5 4 2 1 3 1

* Only 4 doses required if last dose is given after fourth birthday; At least one dose must be administered after the fourth birthday.

** Two doses are required for K-6 (but recommended for all grades)