Immunization requirements for Broward County

South Florida Sun-Sentinel

7:25 PM EDT, July 21, 2008

The following is a guide to immunizations required at Broward County Public Schools:

Forms: The proper form needed to document a student's immunization history is the Department of health Form 680.

Minimum Required Immunizations:

Vaccine Dose

- Diphtheria Tetanus Pertussis (DTP) 5 doses

If 4th dose was given on or after the 4th birthday, only 4 doses are required

- Oral Polio Vaccine (OPV)

4 doses If 3rd dose was given on or after the 4th birthday, only 3 doses are required

- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

2 doses of Measles K-12th grade (MMR preferred)

Additional vaccine requirements for selected grades:

Hepatitis B (series of 3 shots) PreK - 12

Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td) booster 7-12

Varicella Vaccine (Chicken Pox) PreK, K , 1st , 2nd, 3rd, 4th

Students may be exempted from the required immunizations for religious or other reasons - parents should contact the Health Education Services Department directly at 754-321-2272 for more information.

Source: Broward County Public Schools