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Immunizations

In Texas the terms ‘Immunization’ and ‘Vaccination’ are used synonymously and will both be found on documentation forms and posted information. Austin school requirements for vaccination may change yearly.
Current Texas vaccination Requirements

What vaccinations will my child need to attend Early Education Programs in Texas?

Please check the Immunization Branch of TDH for current requirements as they can change yearly.

Vaccination Schedule Information PDF

  • Younger than 2 months
    No vaccines required
  • By 3 months
    One dose each of polio, DTaP/DT/DTP, Hibc, hepatitis Bd
  • By 5 months
    Two doses each of polio, DTaP/DT/DTP, Hibc, and hepatitis Bd
  • By 7 months
    Three doses of DTaP/DT/DTP
    Two doses each of polio, Hibc, and hepatitis Bd
  • By 16 months
    Three doses of DTaP/DT/DTP
    Two doses each of polio and hepatitis Bd
    One dose of MMRb, d and Hibc
  • By 19 months
    Four doses of DTaP/DT/DTP
    Three doses each of polio and hepatitis Bd
    One dose each of MMRb, d, varicellae, and Hibc on or after first birthday
  • By 25 months
    Four doses of DTaP/DT/DTP
    Three doses each of polio and hepatitis Bd
    One dose each of MMRb, d, Hibc, varicellad, e, and hepatitis Ad received on or after 1st birthday
  • By 43 months
    Four doses of DTaP/DT/DTP
    Three doses each of polio and hepatitis Bd
    Two doses of hepatitis Ad
    One dose each of MMRb, d, Hibc, and varicellad, e received on or after 1st birthday

Some Programs may also require a TB test. 3-5 year old children may be required to have a vision & hearing screen; some schools provide them on site.

Vaccination Records (form obtained from school and signed by physician) must be submitted for all school admissions.

Vaccination Waiver are required for admission to any school programs in Texas if you chose to forgo vaccinations.