As required by California law 

1. Review the student’s immunization record for the Tdap requirement. 
One dose of Tdap vaccine on or after the 7th birthday is required for: 
.. .. ¦ all students entering 7th through 12th grades in 2011-2012 school year 
.. .. ¦ all students entering 7th grade in 2012-2013 and future school years 

Acceptable vaccine abbreviations that meet the requirement:

Tdap 
Adacel® 
Boostrix® 
D T aP or DTP 

Not accepatable:
Td 
DECAVAC® 
TENIVAC® 
DT 
DTaP or DTP given before the 7th birthday (usual age limit) 
History of pertussis disease 


¦Verify and check one of three options. 

The student has: 
. Proof of a Tdap vaccine on or after their 7th birthday 
. A medical exemption specifically for Tdap signed by the physician 
. A personal beliefs exemption specifically for Tdap (CDPH 8261) 
signed by the parent or guardian 
¦ 
Does the vaccine abbreviation or trade name on the student’s record meet the Tdap requirement?