South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 44 - Department of Health
Article 44:81 - Immunization Requirements for School Entry
Chapter 44:81:03 - Kindergarten School Entry Requirements
Section 44:81:03:01 - Immunization requirements
Current through Register Vol. 51, page 43, September 23, 2024
Any full time or part time student entering kindergarten in South Dakota shall present certification that they have received the following immunizations:
(1) Four or more doses of DTaP vaccine, with at least one dose administered on or after age 4. Children 7 years and older requiring the primary series only need three doses. The first dose of the primary series should be Tdap and the second and third doses should be Td, with at least 6 months between dose two and three. Children receiving six doses before age 4 do not require any additional doses for school requirements;
(2) Four or more doses of poliovirus vaccine, at least one dose on or after age 4;
(3) Two doses of MMR vaccine or submit serological evidence of immunity. Minimum age for the first dose is 12 months with the second dose routinely administered between the ages of 4 and 6. The second dose may be administered prior to age 4 provided at least 28 days have elapsed since the first dose; and
(4) Two doses of varicella vaccine. The minimum age for the first dose of varicella vaccine is 12 months. History of disease is acceptable in lieu of vaccination with parent or guardian signature.
General Authority: SDCL 13-28-7.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 13-28-7.1.
