One misconception is that all schools require immunization against bacterial meningitis.
Schools require these immunizations:
Ohio:
v
Diphtheria, Tetanus, Petrussis (DTP, DtaP, DT, Td)
v
Poliomyelitis (OPV, IPV)
v
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
v
Hepatitis B Vaccine series
LOWELLVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT
California:
Polio
Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis
7th grade
Td booster
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Hepatitis B
Varicella
School immunization requirements
Michigan:
# Complete series of
DTP/Td with one dose in the last 10 years
# Three doses of
polio
# Two doses of
MMR
# Three doses of
Hepatitis B
# One dose of
varicella (chickenpox) if no history of the disease.
State of Michigan passes new school immunization requirements
Hawaii:
Required Immunizations include:
* Hepatitis B
* MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
* Varicella (chickenpox)
Vax To School Hawaii Immunization Rules
Nebraska:
* Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis
* Polio
* Measles, mumps, and rubella
* Hepatitis B
* Varicella (chicken pox)
Nebraska Law about School Immunization
Indiana:
5
dipththeria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP, DTP, or DT) or 4 doses if the fourth dose is on or after the fourth birthday.
4 oral
polio vaccines (OPV) or inactivated polio (IVP) in any combination or 3 doses of all opv or all IPV if the third dose was on or after the fourth birthday.
2
MMR
3
hepatitis B Vaccine
Mrs. Matt, School Nurse - Immunization State Requirements
The only way to know for sure which shots your kids had is to check their personal shot records.
The reason the government requires immunization for students is not because the government cares about individual students. The reason is to prevent mass outbreaks of contagious diseases that would impact the whole society. Individual health is still the responsibility of the individual.
In the situation about that poor little girl, the doctor should have ensured that the girl got her shot before surgery happened.