It's the Law!
All students are required to be properly immunized before entering school. Required immunizations are determined by the grade the student is entering. Fore more information visit www.immunizetexas.com
Immunization Requirements for Elementary (Grades K-6)
Vaccine |
Required Doses |
DPT, DTaP, DT, TD |
Five doses. If the fourth dose was received on or after the 4 th birthday, only four doses are required. |
Polio (OPV/IPV) |
Four doses. If the third dose was received on or after the 4 th birthday, only three doses are required. |
Measles |
Two doses. The first dose must be on or after the 1 st birthday. |
Mumps |
One dose received on or after the 1 st birthday. |
Rubella |
One dose received on or after the 1 st birthday. |
Hepatitis B |
Three doses. According to the following schedule:
- School year 04-05 – Grades K – 5 th and 7 th –10 th
- School year 05-06 – Grades K-11 th
- School year 06-07 – Grades K – 12th
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Varicella |
One dose received on or after the 1 st birthday.
According to the following schedule:
- School year 04-05 – Grades K – 4 th and 7 th – 10 th
- School year 05-06 – Grades K – 5 th and 7 th – 11 th
- School year 06-07 – Grades K – 12th
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Low Cost Clinics
Mesquite Public Health Clinic Dallas County Health Dept.
300 W. Kearney St . 2377 Stemmons Freeway
Mesquite , TX 75150 Dallas , TX 75207
(972) 329-4535 (214) 819-2000
Hours: Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. 8:00 - 4:30 p.m.
and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 per vaccination Cost: $10.00 per child
($15.00 per child maximum)
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