New Jersey Administrative Code
Title 8 - HEALTH
Chapter 57 - COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
Subchapter 4 - IMMUNIZATION OF PUPILS IN SCHOOL
Section 8:57-4.23 - Optimal immunization recommendations

(a) The specific vaccines and the number of doses required under this subchapter are intended to establish the minimum vaccine requirements for child-care center, preschool, or school entry and attendance in New Jersey. Additional vaccines, vaccine doses, and proper spacing between vaccine doses are recommended by the Department in accordance with the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), as periodically revised, for optimal protection and additional vaccines or vaccine doses may be administered, although they are not required for school attendance unless otherwise specified in this subchapter.

(b) All vaccine doses included within, and mandated by, this subchapter that are administered less than or equal to four days before either the specified minimum age or dose spacing interval shall be counted as valid and shall not require revaccination in order to enter or remain in a school, preschool, or child-care facility.