Immunization Policy

Parents should check with their pediatrician to see that all immunizations are complete. Children will not be allowed to attend school unless all immunization information is on file as of the first day of school. All dates of immunization and vaccination must be provided prior to admission.

This is particularly important with respect to the measles (rubella) vaccine which must have been administered after the child's first birthday. There are no exceptions. If the measles vaccine was administered prior to one year of age, the child must be revaccinated or proof of immunity must be furnished by a positive rubella HA I Titer of l:4 or greater. No child is permitted to enter the school unless he/she has received at least 3-4 doses of each of the vaccines against diphtheria, polio, tetanus, pertussin; and one dose against measles, mumps and rubella. The last dose of vaccine received must be in accordance with the recommended schedule of immunization as outlined on the back of Maryland Immunization Certification Form #896.