Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.02.15 - IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR IDAHO SCHOOL CHILDREN
Section 16.02.15.100 - IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 16.02.15.100

Current through September 2, 2024

All immunizations listed in Subsections 100.01 through 100.05 of this rule, are required of students upon admission to kindergarten through grade twelve (12) of any Idaho public, private, or parochial school. Upon admission to preschool, students must be age appropriately immunized with all immunizations listed in Subsections 100.01 through 100.03 of this rule. Immunizations must be administered according to the "ACIP Recommended Schedule," incorporated by reference in Section 004 of these rules, unless fewer doses are medically recommended by a physician. These recommendations are available from the Department. Exemptions from these immunization requirements are provided in Section 110 of these rules.

01. Student Born on or Before September 1, 1999. A student born on or before September 1, 1999, must meet the following minimum immunization requirements prior to admission for these vaccines: one (1) dose of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), four (4) doses of Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP), three (3) doses of Polio, and three (3) doses of Hepatitis B.

02. Student After September 1, 1999 Through September 1, 2005. A student born after September 1, 1999, through September 1, 2005, must meet the following minimum immunization requirements prior to admission for these vaccines: two (2) doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), five (5) doses of Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP), three (3) doses of Polio, and three (3) doses of Hepatitis B.

03. Student After September 1, 2005. A student born after September 1, 2005, must meet the following minimum immunization requirements prior to admission for the following vaccines: two (2) doses of Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), five (5) doses of Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP), four (4) doses of Polio, three (3) doses of Hepatitis B, two (2) doses of Hepatitis A, and two (2) doses of Varicella.

04. Seventh Grade Immunization Requirements. Effective with the 2011-2012 school year, and each year thereafter, in addition to the required immunizations listed in Section 100.01 through 100.03 of this rule, a student must meet the following minimum immunization requirements prior to admission into the seventh (7th) grade for these vaccines: one (1) dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis Booster (Tdap), and one (1) dose of Meningococcal. This requirement will be extended to: 7th - 8th grade students in 2012, 7th - 9th grade students in 2013, 7th - 10th grade students in 2014, 7th - 11th grade students in 2015, and 7th - 12th grade students in 2016.

05. Twelfth Grade Immunization Requirements. Effective at the start of the 2020-2021 school year, and each year thereafter, in addition to the required immunizations listed in Section 100.01 through 100.04 of this rule, students must meet the following minimum immunization requirements prior to admission into the twelfth (12th) grade:

a. Students who received their first dose of Meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine before the age of sixteen (16) must have two (2) doses of Meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine.

b. Students who received their first dose of Meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine at sixteen (16) years of age and older, or those who have never received a dose, must have one (1) dose of Meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine.

06. Summary of Immunization Requirements.

a. Immunization requirements.

TABLE 100.06.a. SUMMARY OF IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Immunization Requirement*

Student born on or before September 1, 1999

Student born after September 1, 1999, through September 1, 2005

Student born after September 1,2005

Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)

1 dose

2 doses

2 doses

Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis

4 doses

5 doses

5 doses

Polio

3 doses

3 doses

4 doses

Hepatitis B

3 doses

3 doses

3 doses

Hepatitis A

0 doses

0 doses

2 doses

Varicella

0 doses

0 doses

2 doses

* Exemptions for immunization requirements are found in Section 110 of these rules.

b. Seventh grade immunization requirements.

TABLE 100.06.b SUMMARY OF SEVENTH GRADE IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Immunization Requirement*

Student admitted to 7th grade prior to 2011-2012 school year

Student admitted to 7th grade during 2011-2012 school year and each year thereafter

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)

0 doses

1 dose

Meningococcal (MenACWY)

0 doses

1 dose

* Exemptions for immunization requirements are found in Section 110 of these rules.

c. Twelfth grade immunization requirements.

TABLE 100.06.c. SUMMARY OF TWELFTH GRADE IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

Immunization Requirement*

Student admitted to 12th grade prior to the 2020-2021 school year

Student admitted to 12th grade during 2020-2021 school year and each year thereafter, if student received their first dose of Meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine at 16 years of age or older, or if student has never received a dose

Student admitted to 12th grade during 2020-2021 school year and each year thereafter, if student received their first dose of Meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine before the age of 16

Meningococcal (MenACWY)

1 dose

1 dose

2 doses

* Exemptions for immunization requirements are found in Section 110 of these rules.

Effective March 17, 2022

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