Wisconsin Immunization Program
Varicella, Tdap, and PCV Requirements
Notice to: Health Care Providers, Day Care Providers,
and Schools
Varicella and Tdap vaccines required in schools,
and PCV required in day care centers.
Effective September 1, 2008, the Wisconsin Student Immunization Law (HFS
144) has been changed to include second dose
of varicella, a single dose of Tdap, and 2-3
doses of PCV vaccines. It will be phased in as follows:
School
Year |
School Grades
|
Day Care
|
|
Varicella*
|
Tdap*
|
PCV*
|
| 2008-2009 |
K, 6, and 12 |
6, 9, and 12 |
5 mos thru 4 yrs |
| 2009-2010 |
K and 1, 6 and 7, and 12 |
6 and 7, 9 and 10, and 12 |
5 mos thru 4 yrs |
| 2010-2011 |
K thru 2, 6 thru 8, and
12 |
6 thru 12 |
5 mos thru 4 yrs |
| 2011-2012 |
K thru 3, 6 thru 9, and
12 |
6 thru 12 |
5 mos thru 4 yrs |
| 2012-2013 |
K thru 4, 6 thru 10, and
12 |
6 thru 12 |
5 mos thru 4 yrs |
| 2013-2014 |
K thru 12 |
6 thru 12 |
5 mos thru 4 yrs |
|
*Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine |
| *Tdap vaccine (adolescent tetanus, diptheria, and acellular pertussis) |
| *PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine) |
To be compliant, the
parent (or guardian) must provide to the
school or day care
center one of the
following:
- The date of vaccination (mm/dd/yy); or
- An indication that the child has a
history of chickenpox; or
- A waiver for health, religious or
personal conviction reasons.
Last Revised: April 22, 2008
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