Immunization Information
Immunizations Requirement for School Entrance
- Public Health Law §2164 and New York Codes, Rules and Regulations (NYCRR) Title 10, Subpart 66-1 require every student entering or attending any PreK-12 school in NYS meet the immunization requirements within 14 days of the first day of school attendance. Proof of immunization must be presented at the time of registration and/or transfer.
- Summer is a great time to be sure that your students’ immunizations are up to date! Below is an overview of the required vaccinations for NYS students entering Pre-K through grade 12 for the 2025-26 year.
2025-2026 School Year Requirements
| VACCINE | DOSES |
| DTap DTP |
4 doses Pre-K
3-5 doses K-5th grade
3 doses 6-12th grade
|
| Tdap | 1 dose 6-12th grade |
| Polio (IPV or OPV) | 3 doses Pre-K 3 or 4 doses K-12th grade |
| MMR |
1 dose Pre-K
2 doses K-12th grade
|
| Hepatitis B | 3 doses Pre-K-12th grade |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) |
1 dose Pre-K
2 doses K-12th grade
|
| Meningococcal |
1 dose 7-11th grade
2 doses 12th grade
|
| Haemophilus Influenzae B Conjugate (Hib) |
1-4 doses Pre-K
|
| Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) | 1-4 doses Pre-K |
- Students entering 6th grade and are 11 years of age are REQUIRED to receive a Tdap vaccine in order to attend school.
- Students entering grades 7 through 11 are REQUIRED to receive one (1) dose of MenACWY (meningococcal) vaccine to attend school.
- Students entering grade 12 are REQUIRED to have two (2) doses of MenACWY (meningococcal) vaccine to attend school.