Incoming 7 th or 8 th grader that requires a Tdap
vaccine. Effective July 1 2019, all students entering 7th grade must be fully vaccinated per California
School Immunization Requirements. Upon registration, parents must provide proof of full vaccination to
the school office (preferably a stamped California Immunization Record card).
All students entering 7th grade need to have a Tdap (whooping cough) and Varicella 1 and 2 vaccine
booster. You will need to provide to the school office a stamped California Immunization Record (yellow)
card as proof of the Tdap booster.
California has enacted law (AB 354) which requires public and private school students to be immunized
against whooping cough as follows:
• Students entering 7th grade need to show proof of a Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) and
Varicella 1 and 2 booster shot before starting school.
• 7th Grade students will not be able to attend school or receive a class schedule without showing proof of
the Tdap/Pertussis booster vaccine and Varicella 1 and 2.
In order to prepare, Muroc Joint Unified School District recommends that you make arrangements for
your student(s) to obtain the required Tdap booster and Varicella 1 and 2 vaccine now, through their
primary care physician. When your child has received the vaccine, please bring a copy of the Tdap and
Varicella 1 and 2 Vaccine record to your school office.
Thank you for your timely cooperation in this matter.
Sincerely,
Debbie Tan, BSN, RN, CPN
District Nurse
Tdap-Reminder.pdf