Know the 2025-26 school immunization requirements
Laura Young
reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com
According to the Florida Department of Health website, certain vaccines are required to help ensure the healthiest school year possible.
In childcare and/or family day care situations, the following immunizations are required:
• Diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DtaP)
• Inactivated polio vaccine (IPV)
• Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR)
• Varicella (chickenpox)
• Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)
• Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV15/20)
• Hepatitis B (Hep B)
For entry into preschool, the following are required:
• DtaP
• IPV
• MMR
• Varicella
• Hib
• Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV15/20)
• Hepatitis B (Hep
