Who is affected by the Tdap requirement?
• Charter schools • Community schools • Juvenile court schools • Other alternative school settings Students who are affected by the law include but are not limited to: • International or exchange students • Children in foster care • Homeless students (see below) • Students transferring from outside of California to a school in California at any time during the school year Students who are NOT affected but who are still strongly recommended to receive Tdap include those • Attending summer school or camp • 18 years and older When should children get vaccinated with Tdap? Now. Unimmunized children are at risk for catching pertussis, getting really sick and missing weeks of school. Encourage parents to beat the rush by making an appointment for their incoming 7th – 12th grader to get a Tdap booster shot now. Children as young as 10 years old are recommended to get vaccinated with Tdap. This will protect them against the ongoing threat of whooping cough and will meet the Tdap school require
