DCH Childhood Vaccination Guide 2024

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Childhood Vaccination Guide effective 07-18-2024

DC Health recognizes the importance of vaccinations for preventing disease and reducing the dangers that can come with being exposed to certain diseases. This document outlines the vaccine schedule for children based on age. Children are required to be up to date on vaccinations in every grade. More detail on the requirements is available at dchealth.dc.gov/immunizations.

Everyone 6 months and older are strongly recommended to receive a COVID-19 and annual flu vaccine

2-3 years old

The following vaccines are typically received before the age of 2:

  • 4 doses of Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP)
  • 3 doses of Polio
  • 1 dose Varicella if no history of chickenpox • 1 dose of Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR) • 3 doses of Hepatitis B
  • 2 doses of Hepatitis A • 3 or 4 doses* of Hib
  • (Haemophilus Influenza Type B) • 4 doses of PCV (Pneumococcal)
  • *See PROVIDER for recommended doses.

Your child should receive these vaccine doses upon school enrollment*

4-6 years old

Additional doses needed after receiving the vaccines listed under 2-3 years of age:
  • 1 dose of Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP)
  • 1 dose of Polio
  • 1 dose of Varicella if no history
  • of chickenpox
  • 1 dose of Measles/Mumps/Rubella (MMR)
 

7-10 years old

Consult your PROVIDER to be certain your student has received all vaccinations listed under 2-3 and 4-6 years of age.
 

11-12 years old

Additional Required Vaccines AFTER receiving all vaccines under 2-3 years and 4-6 years.
  • 1 dose of Tdap
  • 1 dose of Meningococcal (Men ACWY) • 1 dose of Human Papillomavirus Vaccine (HPV)*
 

13-15 years

Additional Required Vaccines AFTER receiving all vaccines under 2-3 years, 4-6 years, and 11-12 years.
 

16+ years old

Additional Required Vaccines AFTER receiving all vaccines under 2-3 years, 4-6 years, and 11-12 years.
  • 1 dose of Meningococcal (Men ACWY)
  • 1 dose of Human Papillomavirus
  • Vaccine (HPV)
*3 doses of HPV vaccine required if series initiated after 15th birthday.
Consult your PROVIDER to be certain your student has received all vaccinations listed under 2-3 years, 4-6 years, and 11-12 years.
 
*The spacing and number of doses required may vary. Please contact your child’s health care provider. For additional information, contact DC Health’s Immunization Program at (202) 576-7130.

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