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Cincinnati Public Schools

Early Childhood (Preschool) Immunizations


A copy of the child's immunization record must be in the child's preschool file. The minimum immunizations required to enroll are:

Following are the full immunization requirements for preschool:

DtaP/DT/DT

Four (4) doses are required. If the 4th dose was administered prior to the 4th birthday, a 5th dose is required. If the 4th dose is administered at age 4 or older, no further doses are required.

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IPV or OPV (Polio)

Three (3) doses of all OPV or all IPV are required. If the 3rd dose was administered prior to the 4th birthday, a 4th dose is required. If a combination of IPV/OPV is received, a fourth dose of either is required.

Measles

Two (2) doses of Measles vaccine are required. The first must be administered on or after the 1st birthday. The second dose is required prior to entrance to kindergarten.

Mumps

Two (2) doses of the Mumps vaccine are required. The first must be administered on or after the 1st birthday. The second dose is required prior to entrance to kindergarten.

Rubella

Two (2) doses of the Rubella vaccine are required. The first must be administered on or after the 1st birthday. The second dose is required prior to entrance to kindergarten.

Hib (required for daycare and Head Start)

One dose of the Hib vaccine is required. This must be administered on or after 15 months of age up to the 5th birthday.

Hep B (Hepatitis B)

A three (3)-dose series is required for all children prior to entering preschool.

Questions

Contact the preschool teacher or the Family Service Assistant at the school for more information.