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To
protect children from common serious childhood illnesses, the State of New
Jersey, like other states, requires a series of immunizations for entry into
school at various levels. A child's immunization record is to be presented at
the time of school registration. It is the policy of the Brigantine Public
School District that all students enrolled in our schools at the beginning of
the school year must be in compliance with the New Jersey State Immunization
Regulations or they will be excluded from school at the end of the first day
of school. The zero day immunization grace period for new or transfer
students is instituted and enforced through exclusion from school. Exceptions
may be made as determined by the principal in consultation with the school
nurse. Implementation adheres to specific vaccine requirements as established by the
State of New Jersey.
It's
the Law in New Jersey
KIDS
NEED SHOTS FOR SCHOOL!
To attend school in New Jersey, students must show they have had these
immunizations:
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NJ IMMUNIZATION
REQUIREMENTS
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GRADE
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DPT/DtaP/DT*
(Diphtheria,
Pertussis,
Tetanus)
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POLIO**
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MMR***
(Measles,
Mumps,
Rubella)
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HBV****
(Hepatitis
B)
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Varicella*****
(Chicken Pox) |
HIB*****
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Pre-School
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4
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3
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1
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3
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1 |
1
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K
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4
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4
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2
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3
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1** |
0
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1
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4
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4
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2
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3
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1** |
0
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2
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4
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4
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2
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3
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1** |
0
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3
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4
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4
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2
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3
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1** |
0
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4
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4
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4
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2
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3
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1** |
0
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5
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4
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4
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2
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3
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1** |
0
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6
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4*
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4
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2
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3*
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1** |
0
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7
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4*
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4
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2
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3*
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1** |
0
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8
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4*
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4
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2
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3*
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1 |
0
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A
child who has received the third dose after the 4th birthday will meet the
requirement.
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For
a child entering Kindergarten, 5 DTP/DTaP/DT are recommended. A child who
has received the fourth dose after the 4th birthday will meet the
requirement.
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During early teen years, a booster that includes Pertussis vaccine (Dtap) is recommended.
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1st
MMR must be after 1st birthday. Those born on or after 1/1/90 must have 2nd
MMR.
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All
children are required to have the Hepatitis B vaccine series.
_*_ For 6th graders (or 11-15 yrs. of age) the Merck (2) dose
RecombivaxHB is acceptable instead of the (3) dose vaccine series.
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Children born on or after 1/1/98 must have (1) dose of Varicella.
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A 2nd dose is recommended to be given at least 4 weeks after the
1st dose.
Children
entering Pre-school must have at least (1) HIB before entering.
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All NJ schools are required to assure
compliance & report non-compliant students to the County Health
Department & to the State Dept. of Health.
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LINKS
Immunization of Pupils
in NJ Schools
Immunization Schedule American Academy of Pediatrics
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