Immunization Requirements

The following is a summary of the vaccine requirements for grades Kindergarten thru 12 incorporated in Title 25, Health Services, Section 97.61-97.72 of the Texas Administrative Code. This chart is not intended as a substitute for consulting the Texas Administrative Code, which has other provisions and details.

Where can I go to get for immunizations?

La Porte Health Center 281-471-4202 Immunizations
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8a-6p 8a-5p 8a-6p 8a-5p 8a-11:30a

Southeast Health Center 3737 Red Bluff Rd.713-740-5000
Immunizations Monday-- Friday

Harris County Health Dept.
311 Pennsylvania Webster, Texas 77598 Suite 200
Immunizations Every Monday 10am-2pm

Point of Light Clinic/Dickinson 281-331-0240
Immunizations M/T/TH/FR 8:30-11:00 & 1:30-3:30

Galveston County Health Dept.
WIC building/ Dickinson, TX. 281-337-4043
T/TH/FRI Immunizations 9a-4p

Brazoria County Health Dept. 281-485-5344
2436 S Grand Blvd. Pearland, Texas 77581
Immunizations Monday-Friday 9a-11:30 & 1p-3:30p

Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoid, and Pertussis Vaccine ((DTP), DTaP, DT, Td)	Five doses of any combination DTaP/DTP unless fourth dose was given on or after fourth birthday. Students seven years or older:
		Three doses of any combination DTP/DTaP/DT/Td vaccine (Pertussis vaccine is not required.)
		One dose of Td required ten years after last dose of DTP/DTaP/DT
Polio (IPV)	Four doses unless the third dose was on or after fourth birthday.
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)(2)	Two doses of a measles-containing vaccine with the first dose on or after the first birthday; second dose by age five or entry into kindergarten.
Hepatitis B(2, 3)	Three doses are required for the following grades in the following school years:
		2004-05 K-5 and 7-10
		2005-06 K-11
		2006-07 K-12
Varicella(2, 4)	One dose on or after first birthday for the following grades:
		2004-05 K-4 and 7-10
		2005-06 K-5 and 7-11
		2006-07 K-12
	(Two doses if vaccine given at 13 years of age or older.)
Hepatitis A(2, 5)	Two doses on or after second birthday, five for kindergarten-grade 3 only.

NOTE: (1) Receipt of the dose up to (and including) 4 days before the birthday will satisfy the school entry immunization requirement. (2) Serologic confirmation of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, hepatitis A, or varicella or serologic evidence of infection is acceptable in lieu of vaccine. (3) Two doses of adult hepatitis B vaccine (RecombivaxR) are acceptable. Dosage and type of vaccine must be clearly documented. (Two 10 mcg/1.0 ml of RecombivaxR) (4) Serologic proof of immunity or documentation of previous illness may substitute for vaccination. Previous illness may be documented with a written statement from a physician, school nurse, or the child's parent or guardian containing wording such as: "This is to verify that (name of student) had varicella disease (chickenpox) on or about (date) and does not need varicella vaccine." (5) Hepatitis A vaccine is required for students attending a school located in a high incidence geographic area designated by the Texas Department of Health. Thirty-nine counties affected by the hepatitis A requirement are: Bexar, Brewster, Brooks, Cameron, Crockett, Culberson, Dimmitt, Duval, Edwards, El Paso, Frio, Grayson, Hidalgo, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, McMullen, Moore, Nueces, Pecos, Potter, Presidio, Randall, Read, Reeves, Starr, Sutton, Terrell, Terry, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb, Willacy, Zapata, and Zavala. Exemptions: The law allows (A) physicians to write a statement stating that the vaccine(s) required would be medically harmful or injurious to the health and well-being of the child, and (B) parents or guardians to choose an exemption from immunization requirements for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief. The law does not allow parents or guardians to elect an exemption simply because of inconvenience. For children needing medical exemptions, a written statement by the physician should be submitted to the school. Instructions for the affidavit to be signed by parents or guardians choosing the exemption for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief, can be found at:

HTTP://WWW.IMMUNIZETEXAS.COM.