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Florida Immunization Requirements for School Attendance

Listed below is the total number of doses for each required vaccine for which proof of immunization is required.

 2011 - 2012
 School Year
DTP
(Diptheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
POLIO MMR
(Measles, Mumps,
Rubella)
VARICELLA HEPATITIS B Tdap
(Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis)
Kindergarten 5 5* 2 2 3 0
Grade 1 5 4 2 2 3 0
Grade 2 5 4 2 2 3 0
Grade 3 5 4 2 2 3 0
Grades 4-6 5 4 2 1 3 0
Grades 7-10 5 4 2 1 3 1**
Grades 11-12 5 4 2 0 3 1**

* Only 4 doses required if last dose is given after 4th birthday.
** Td instead of Tdap acceptable for grades 10-12.