Is the chickenpox vaccine required for child care and school entry?
Yes, more than 45 states have passed such requirements – children entering child care and school must have a history of chickenpox, serological (blood) evidence of immunity or evidence of receiving chickenpox vaccine: Many other states are in the process of enacting such requirements. Additionally, 24 states (including DC) have middle or high school requirements. In 2006, the ACIP recommended that all states require that children in childcare and students at all grade levels (including college or other postsecondary educational institutions) have received 2 doses of varicella vaccine or have other evidence of immunity to varicella.
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