Immunizations Required Before Kindergarten (August)

Michigan law requires that children be immunized against the following diseases prior to entering kindergarten.

• Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus (4 doses before age 4)
• Polio (3 doses before age 4)
• Measles, Mumps, & Rubella (2 doses on or after 1st birthday)
• Chickenpox/Varicella (1 dose on or after 1st birthday)
• Hepatitis B (3 doses at various ages)

Parents should consult their family doctor about the specific ages at which these immunizations should be given.

Additional information on childhood immunizations is available from the Ingham County Health Department (517-887-4316).

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Immunizations Required Before Kindergarten (August - Short Version)

Michigan law requires that children be immunized against the following diseases prior to entering kindergarten.

• Diphtheria, Pertussis, & Tetanus
• Polio
• Measles, Mumps, & Rubella
• Chickenpox (Varicella)
• Hepatitis B

Parents should check with their family doctor or the Ingham County Health Department (517-887-4316) about the specific ages when the immunizations should be given.

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