Wisconsin Immunization Program
New Varicella, Tdap, and PCV Requirements
Notice to: Health Care Providers
Effective September 1, 2008, the Wisconsin Student Immunization Law (HFS
144) was changed to include a second dose
of varicella and a single dose of Tdap for
students in schools and 2-3
doses of PCV vaccines for children in day
care centers. These requirements 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
|
| 2010-2011 |
K thru 2, 6 thru 8, and
12 |
6 thru 12 |
| 2011-2012 |
K thru 3, 6 thru 9, and
12 |
| 2012-2013 |
K thru 4, 6 thru 10, and
12 |
| 2013-2014 |
K thru 12 |
|
*Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine |
| *Tdap vaccine (adolescent tetanus, diphtheria, 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: May 19, 2009
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