Immunization Rules (Illinois) [.2247 - .2303]

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Health vaccines and their associated compliance listings are based on state guidelines. While Infinite Campus maintains standard guidelines for all states, districts have the ability to enter additional compliance rules. The following information describes vaccine compliance rules as defined by the Illinois State Department of Health.

For more information on the creation, modification or deletion of vaccine compliances, see the Vaccines page.

General Compliance

Compliance for Measles, Mumps and Rubella is indicated in the status for MMR. Compliance or exemption in each of these counts towards compliance in MMR.
If dose spacing is 3 months or less, a month is 28 days.
If dose spacing is 4 months or more, a month is a full calendar month.
The day tolerance for all rules is 4 days.

Immunization Rules

The following tables describe Illinois immunization requirements per vaccine.

Illinois immunization rules are hard-coded and cannot be modified.

Hepatitis B

Rule	Conditions
Grades K-5 No Requirement No Requirement	Students in state grade(s): 15, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, are not required to receive any doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
1 dose 0-1 month Compliant	Students 1 month old and younger are considered compliant if they have received one dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
2 doses 2-3 months Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 2 months, but no older than 3 months old, the student receives two doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine, and the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance.
3 doses PK Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student receives three doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine, the student is in state grade 00: Birth to 3, 14: Pre-K, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 168 days with a 4 day tolerance.
3 doses 6-12 Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student receives three doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine, the student is in state grade(s): 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the last dose and the second valid dose is greater than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the last dose and the first valid dose is greater than 112 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 168 days with a 4 day tolerance.
2 doses In Progress	Students are considered in progress if the following conditions have been met: the student receives two doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine, and the difference between the last dose and the effective date is less than 56 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.
1 dose In Progress	Students are considered in progress if the following conditions have been met: the student receives one dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine, and the difference between the last dose and the effective date is less than 28 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.

DTap

Rule	Conditions
4 doses required New entries	The student is considered compliant if the following conditions are met: the student is enrolled in a grade lower than grade 2 the difference between the first and second dose is at least 4 weeks, the difference between the second and third dose is at least 6 months, and the third dose is on or after the student's 4th birthday.
3 doses required Existing entries	The student is considered compliant if the following conditions are met: The student is enrolled in a grade higher than grade K, the difference between the first and second dose is at least 4 weeks, the difference between the second and third dose is at least 6 months, and the third dose is on or after the student's 4th birthday.

Rule

Conditions

4 doses required

New entries

The student is considered compliant if the following conditions are met:

the student is enrolled in a grade lower than grade 2
the difference between the first and second dose is at least 4 weeks,
the difference between the second and third dose is at least 6 months, and
the third dose is on or after the student's 4th birthday.

3 doses required

Existing entries

The student is considered compliant if the following conditions are met:

The student is enrolled in a grade higher than grade K,
the difference between the first and second dose is at least 4 weeks,
the difference between the second and third dose is at least 6 months, and
the third dose is on or after the student's 4th birthday.

Hib

There are no requirements for students under 56 days of age or over 5 years of age.

Rule	Requirements
Age 0-1 months No Requirement	Students age 0-1 month old are not required to receive any doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine.
Age 5 years and older No Requirement	Student 60 months (5 years) old and older are not required to receive any doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine.
1 dose Age 2-3 months Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 2 months, but no older than 3 months old, the student receives one dose of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine, and the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 42 days with a 4 day tolerance.
2 doses Age 4-5 months Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 4 months, but no older than 5 months old, the student receives two doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine, the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 42 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance.
3 doses <7 months 1st shot Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is no older than 11 months old, the student receives three doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine, the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 42 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the first dose and the student's birthhdate is less than 6 months with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance.
3 doses 7-11 months 1st shot Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is no older than 11 months old, the student receives three doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine, the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 7 months with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the first dose and the student's birthhdate is less than 11 months with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance.
3 doses Hib 3 dose 7-11 months 1st shot Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student receives 3 doses of the Hib 3 dose series (Hib-3), the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 7 months with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the first dose and the student's birthhdate is less than 11 months with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the third dose and the student's birthdate is reater than 12 months with a 4 day tolerance.
3 doses after 12-59 months Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 12 months, but no older than 59 months old, the student receives three doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine, the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 42 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the first dose and the student's birthhdate is less than 11 months with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the third dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 12 months with a 4 day tolerance.
2 doses Hib 3 after 1 year Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 12 months, but no older than 59 months old, the student receives 2 doses of the Hib 3 dose series (Hib-3), the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 12 months with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance.
4 doses Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 12 months old, the student receives four doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine, the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 42 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the first dose and the student's birthhdate is less than 11 months with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the second dose and the student's birthdate is less than 11 months with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third dose and the student's birthdate is less than 11 months with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the fourth dose and the previous is greater than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance.
2 doses 12-14 months 1st shot Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student receives two doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine, the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance. the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 12 months with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the first dose and the student's birthhdate is less than 14 months with a 4 day tolerance.
1 dose 15 months 1st shot Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student receives one dose of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine, and the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 15 months with a 4 day tolerance.
1 dose In Progress before 1 yr In Progress	Students are considered in progress if the following conditions have been met: the student receives one dose of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine, the difference between the dose and the effective date is less than 28 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance, and the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is less than 11 months with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.
1 dose In Progress after 1 yr In Progress	Students are considered in progress if the following conditions have been met: the student receives one dose of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine, the difference between the dose and the effective date is less than 56 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance, and the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 12 months with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.
2 doses in Progress In Progress	Students are considered in progress if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 7 months old, the student receives two doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine, and the difference between the last dose and the effective date is less than 56 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.
2 doses Hib 3 dose in Progress before 1 year In Progress	Students are considered in progress if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 7 months, but no older than 12 months old, the student receives 2 doses of the Hib 3 dose series (Hib-3), the difference between the last dose and the effective date is less than 56 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.

Rule

Requirements

Age 0-1 months

No Requirement

Students age 0-1 month old are not required to receive any doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine.

Age 5 years and older

No Requirement

Student 60 months (5 years) old and older are not required to receive any doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine.

1 dose Age 2-3 months

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 2 months, but no older than 3 months old,
the student receives one dose of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine, and
the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 42 days with a 4 day tolerance.

2 doses Age 4-5 months

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 4 months, but no older than 5 months old,
the student receives two doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine,
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 42 days with a 4 day tolerance, and
the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance.

3 doses <7 months 1st shot

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is no older than 11 months old,
the student receives three doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine,
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 42 days with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthhdate is less than 6 months with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and
the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance.

3 doses 7-11 months 1st shot

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is no older than 11 months old,
the student receives three doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine,
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 7 months with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthhdate is less than 11 months with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and
the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance.

3 doses Hib 3 dose 7-11 months 1st shot

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student receives 3 doses of the Hib 3 dose series (Hib-3),
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 7 months with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthhdate is less than 11 months with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance, and
the difference between the third dose and the student's birthdate is reater than 12 months with a 4 day tolerance.

3 doses after 12-59 months

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 12 months, but no older than 59 months old,
the student receives three doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine,
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 42 days with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthhdate is less than 11 months with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance, and
the difference between the third dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 12 months with a 4 day tolerance.

2 doses Hib 3 after 1 year

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 12 months, but no older than 59 months old,
the student receives 2 doses of the Hib 3 dose series (Hib-3),
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 12 months with a 4 day tolerance, and
the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance.

4 doses

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 12 months old,
the student receives four doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine,
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 42 days with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthhdate is less than 11 months with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the second dose and the student's birthdate is less than 11 months with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than 28 days with a 4 day tolerance,
the difference between the third dose and the student's birthdate is less than 11 months with a 4 day tolerance, and
the difference between the fourth dose and the previous is greater than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance.

2 doses 12-14 months 1st shot

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student receives two doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine,
the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance.
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 12 months with a 4 day tolerance, and
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthhdate is less than 14 months with a 4 day tolerance.

1 dose 15 months 1st shot

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student receives one dose of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine, and
the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 15 months with a 4 day tolerance.

1 dose In Progress before 1 yr

In Progress

Students are considered in progress if the following conditions have been met:

the student receives one dose of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine,
the difference between the dose and the effective date is less than 28 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance, and
the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is less than 11 months with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.

1 dose In Progress after 1 yr

In Progress

Students are considered in progress if the following conditions have been met:

the student receives one dose of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine,
the difference between the dose and the effective date is less than 56 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance, and
the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 12 months with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.

2 doses in Progress

In Progress

Students are considered in progress if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 7 months old,
the student receives two doses of the Haemophilus influenza, type B (Hib) vaccine, and
the difference between the last dose and the effective date is less than 56 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.

2 doses Hib 3 dose in Progress before 1 year

In Progress

Students are considered in progress if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 7 months, but no older than 12 months old,
the student receives 2 doses of the Hib 3 dose series (Hib-3),
the difference between the last dose and the effective date is less than 56 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.

Measles

Rule	Condition
1 dose required	The student is considered compliant if the following condition is met: The dose is received on or after 1 year of age for any student enrolled in a state grade of 14 and equal to or older than 2 years of age.
2 doses required	The student is considered compliant if the following conditions are met: The doses are received on or after the first birthday and at least 4 weeks apart for any student enrolled in a grade of KG or higher.

Rule

Condition

1 dose required

The student is considered compliant if the following condition is met:

The dose is received on or after 1 year of age for any student enrolled in a state grade of 14 and equal to or older than 2 years of age.

2 doses required

The student is considered compliant if the following conditions are met:

The doses are received on or after the first birthday and at least 4 weeks apart for any student enrolled in a grade of KG or higher.

Mumps

Rule	Condition
1 dose required	The student is considered compliant if the following condition is met: The dose is received on or after the 1st birthday for any student 2 years of age and older.
2 doses required	As of the 2014-15 school year, 2 doses are required for all grade levels. the first dose must be administered on or after the student's first birthday, and the second dose must be administered no less than four weeks after the first dose.

Rule

Condition

1 dose required

The student is considered compliant if the following condition is met:

The dose is received on or after the 1st birthday for any student 2 years of age and older.

2 doses required

As of the 2014-15 school year, 2 doses are required for all grade levels.

the first dose must be administered on or after the student's first birthday, and
the second dose must be administered no less than four weeks after the first dose.

Rubella

Rule	Condition
1 dose required	The student is considered compliant if the following condition is met: The dose is received on or after the 1st birthday for any student 2 years of age and older.
2 doses required	As of the 2014-15 school year, 2 doses are required for students in grades KG-12. the first dose must be administered on or after the student's first birthday, and the second dose must be administered no less than four weeks after the first dose.

Rule

Condition

1 dose required

The student is considered compliant if the following condition is met:

The dose is received on or after the 1st birthday for any student 2 years of age and older.

2 doses required

As of the 2014-15 school year, 2 doses are required for students in grades KG-12.

the first dose must be administered on or after the student's first birthday, and
the second dose must be administered no less than four weeks after the first dose.

Varicella

Rule	Condition
1 dose required	The student is considered compliant if the following condition is met: The dose is received on or after the first birthday for students 2 years of age or older.
2 doses required	The student is considered compliant when the following condition is met: student is in any grade, the first dose must be administered on or after the student's first birthday, and the difference between the second and first dose is 4 weeks.

Rule

Condition

1 dose required

The student is considered compliant if the following condition is met:

The dose is received on or after the first birthday for students 2 years of age or older.

2 doses required

The student is considered compliant when the following condition is met:

student is in any grade,
the first dose must be administered on or after the student's first birthday, and
the difference between the second and first dose is 4 weeks.

Polio

Rule	Condition
Under 24 Months No Requirement	Students 23 months old and younger are not required to receive any doses of the Polio vaccine.
3 doses compliant 24-47 months Compliant	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is at least 24 months, but no older than 47 months old, the student receives three doses of the IPV, OPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance.
3 dose OPV Pre K Compliant	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 00: Birth to 3 or 14: Pre-K, the student receives three doses of the OPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance.
3 dose IPV Pre K Compliant	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 00: Birth to 3 or 14: Pre-K, the student receives three doses of the IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance.
4 doses IPV Compliant	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student receives four doses of the IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the fourth and previous dose is greater than or equal to 6 months with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
4 doses OPV Compliant	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student receives four doses of the OPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the fourth and previous dose is greater than or equal to 6 months with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 6-12 3 dose OPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2022 Active End Date: 06/30/2023	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, the student receives three doses of the OPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 6-12 3 dose IPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2022 Active End Date: 06/30/2023	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, the student receives three doses of the IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 6-12 4 dose OPV IPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2022 Active End Date: 06/30/2023	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, the student receives four doses of the IPV, OPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the fourth and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 7-12 3 dose OPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2023 Active End Date: 06/30/2024	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, the student receives three doses of the OPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 7-12 3 dose IPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2024 Active End Date: 06/30/2024	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, the student receives three doses of the IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 7-12 4 dose OPV IPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2023 Active End Date: 06/30/2024	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, the student receives four doses of the OPV, IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the fourth and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 8-12 3 dose OPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2024 Active End Date: 06/30/2025	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, the student receives three doses of the OPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 8-12 3 dose IPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2024 Active End Date: 06/30/2025	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, the student receives three doses of the IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 8-12 4 dose OPV IPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2024 Active End Date: 06/30/2025	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, the student receives four doses of the OPV, IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the fourth and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 9-12 3 dose OPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2025 Active End Date: 06/30/2026	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 09, 10, 11, 12, the student receives three doses of the OPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 9-12 3 dose IPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2025 Active End Date: 06/30/2026	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 09, 10, 11, 12, the student receives three doses of the IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 9-12 4 dose OPV IPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2025 Active End Date: 06/30/2026	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 09, 10, 11, 12, the student receives four doses of the OPV, IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the fourth and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 10-12 3 dose OPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2026 Active End Date: 06/30/2027	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 10, 11, 12, the student receives three doses of the OPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 10-12 3 dose OPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2026 Active End Date: 06/30/2027	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 10, 11, 12, the student receives three doses of the IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 10-12 4 dose OPV IPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2026 Active End Date: 06/30/2027	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 10, 11, 12, the student receives four doses of the OPV, IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the fourth and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 11-12 3 dose OPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2027 Active End Date: 06/30/2028	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 11, 12, the student receives three doses of the OPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 11-12 3 dose IPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2027 Active End Date: 06/30/2028	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 11, 12, the student receives three doses of the IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 11-12 4 dose OPV IPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2027 Active End Date: 06/30/2028	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 11, 12, the student receives four doses of the OPV, IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the fourth and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 12 3 dose OPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2028 Active End Date: 06/30/2029	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 12, the student receives three doses of the OPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 12 3 dose IPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2028 Active End Date: 06/30/2029	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 12, the student receives three doses of the IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Grade 12 3 dose OPV IPV Compliant Active Start Date: 07/01/2028 Active End Date: 06/30/2029	The student is considered compliant when the following conditions are met: the student is in state grade: 12, the student receives four doses of the IPV, or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, the difference between the fourth and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
Default Non-Compliant	N/A

Tdap

Rule	Requirements
1 Dose Required	The student is considered compliant if the following conditions are met: the dose is received before the student is in grade 6 or higher, the receives one dose of the Tdap, DTaP-DTP, DT, or Td vaccine, the student is in grade 6 or high, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 120 months with a 4 day tolerance.

Rule

Requirements

1 Dose Required

The student is considered compliant if the following conditions are met:

the dose is received before the student is in grade 6 or higher,
the receives one dose of the Tdap, DTaP-DTP, DT, or Td vaccine,
the student is in grade 6 or high, and
the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 120 months with a 4 day tolerance.

Pneumococcal

All doses have a 4 day tolerance unless otherwise specified.

Rule	Condition
Age 0-1 month No *Requirement*	Student 1 month old or less are not required to receive any doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine.
Age 5 and older No Requirement	Student 60 months (5 years) old and older are not required to receive any doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine.
1 dose required age 2-3 months Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 2 months old and no older than 3 months old, the student receives 1 dose of the Pneumococcal vaccine, and the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 42 days.
2 doses required age 4-5 months Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 4 months old and no older than 5 months old, the student receives 2 doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine, the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 42 days, and the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 28 days.
3 doses 6-11 months Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 6 months old and no older than 11 months old, the student receives 3 doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine, the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 42 days, the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 28 days, and the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 28 days.
2 doses Age 6-11 months Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 6 months old and no older than 11 months old, the student receives 2 doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine, the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 42 days, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days, and the difference between the second dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 7 months.
4 doses 1 year Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 12 months old, the student receives 4 doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine, the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 42 days, the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 28 days, the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 28 days, the difference between the third dose and the student's birthdate is less than 12 months, and the difference between the fourth dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 56 days.
3 doses 1 year and older Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 12 months old, the student receives 3 doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine, the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is less than 12 months, the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 42 days, the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 28 days, the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 56 days, and the difference between the third dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months.
2 doses 1 year and older Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 12 months old, the student receives 2 doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine, the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months, and the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 56 days.
1 dose Age over 24 months Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 24 months old, the student receives 1 dose of the Pneumococcal vaccine, and the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 24 months.
In Progress	Students are considered in progress if they have received one dose of the Pneumococcal vaccine and the difference between the dose and the effective date is less than or equal to 28 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.

Rule

Condition

Age 0-1 month

No Requirement

Student 1 month old or less are not required to receive any doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine.

Age 5 and older

No Requirement

Student 60 months (5 years) old and older are not required to receive any doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine.

1 dose required age 2-3 months

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 2 months old and no older than 3 months old,
the student receives 1 dose of the Pneumococcal vaccine, and
the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 42 days.

2 doses required age 4-5 months

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 4 months old and no older than 5 months old,
the student receives 2 doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine,
the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 42 days, and
the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 28 days.

3 doses 6-11 months

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 6 months old and no older than 11 months old,
the student receives 3 doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine,
the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 42 days,
the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 28 days, and
the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 28 days.

2 doses Age 6-11 months
Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 6 months old and no older than 11 months old,
the student receives 2 doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine,
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 42 days,
the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 28 days, and
the difference between the second dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 7 months.

4 doses 1 year

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 12 months old,
the student receives 4 doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine,
the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 42 days,
the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 28 days,
the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 28 days,
the difference between the third dose and the student's birthdate is less than 12 months, and
the difference between the fourth dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 56 days.

3 doses 1 year and older

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 12 months old,
the student receives 3 doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine,
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is less than 12 months,
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 42 days,
the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 28 days,
the difference between the third dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 56 days, and
the difference between the third dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months.

2 doses 1 year and older

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 12 months old,
the student receives 2 doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine,
the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months, and
the difference between the second dose and the previous is greater than or equal to 56 days.

1 dose Age over 24 months

Compliant

Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met:

the student is at least 24 months old,
the student receives 1 dose of the Pneumococcal vaccine, and
the difference between the dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 24 months.

In Progress

Students are considered in progress if they have received one dose of the Pneumococcal vaccine and the difference between the dose and the effective date is less than or equal to 28 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.

Meningococcal MCV4

Students in grades PK-5 and grades 11 do not need this vaccine.

Rule	Condition
Under 5th Grade No Requirement	Students in state grade: 00, 14, 15, 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 are not required to receive any doses of the Meningococcal vaccine.
1 dose Grade 6-11 Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is at least 132 months old, the student is in state grade: 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, or 11, the student receives one dose of the Meningococcal vaccine, and the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 120 months with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.
2 doses Grade 12 Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student is in state grade: 12, the student receives two doses of the Meningococcal vaccine, the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance, and the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 192 months with a 4 day tolerance.
1 dose after age 16 Compliant	Students are considered compliant if the following conditions have been met: the student receives one dose of the Meningococcal vaccine, and the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than 192 months with a 4 day tolerance.
1 dose In Progress	Students are considered in progress if the following conditions have been met: the student receives one dose of the Meningococcal vaccine, and the difference between the first dose and the effective date is less than 56 days with a 4 day tolerance.
No dose Non-compliant	Students in state grade: 06, 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, or 12, and are 132 months old who have not received any doses of the Meningococcal vaccine are considered non-compliant.

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