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School districts and the Texas County Health Department are offering information for parents about vaccinations in advance of students returning to classrooms next week.
Kindergarten or those 4 years of age are required to have these:
- Two MMR – Measles, Mumps and Rubella
- Two Varicella-Chicken Pox
- Four doses of DTAP with at least one dose given after their fourth birthday
- Three doses of polio with at least one dose given after their fourth birthday
- Three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
(Most 4- and 5-year-old children will need the MMR, Varicella and a DTAP with IPV before school starts)
Eighth graders need:
- One TDAP
- One MCV
Seniors need:
- One MCV
Medical and religious exemptions are available and must be updated yearly. They are available at the school district and the county health department.