Who is required to submit immunization information and what immunizations are required?
Any student under the age of 26 attending school in the District of Columbia is required to submit proof that they have been immunized against: • two vaccinations against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), given after 1 year of age and at least 30 days apart, • one Diphtheria/Tetanus booster given within the past ten years, • two doses of Varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccine 60 days apart or titer results indicating immunity, • a series of three Hepatitis B immunizations administered over a 6 month period. The second dose should have been administered 30 days after dose one, and the third dose should have been administered 4 months after dose two. Students who received the Hepatitis B vaccination under a different administration schedule should provide titer results proving immunity. • Students residing on campus must also be immunized against meningocccal meningitis or sign a waiver stating that they are aware of the risks of meningitis and do not wish to be immunized against the disease.
