Immunization Rules (North Carolina)

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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 compliances. The following information describes vaccine compliance rules as defined by the North Carolina Department of Health.

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DTaP

RuleRequirements
6 months and younger 
No Requirement
Students 6 months old and younger are not required to receive any doses of the DTaP vaccine.
3 doses (7-18 months)
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are at least 7 months, but no older than 18 months old, and
  • they receive three doses of the DTaP vaccine.
4 doses (under 4 years)
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are at least 19 months, but no older than 47 months old, and
  • they receive four doses of the DTaP vaccine.
4 doses (4 years and older)
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they receive four doses of the DTaP vaccine, 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

Polio

Rule Requirements
4 months and younger 
No requirement 
Students 4 months old and younger are not required to receive any IPV or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine doses.
18 years and older
No Requirement
Students 216 months (18 years) old or older are not required to receive any IPV or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine doses.
2 doses (5-18 months)
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are at least 5 months, but no older than 18 months old, and 
  • they receive two doses of the IPV or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine.
3 doses (under 4 years)
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are at least 19 months, but no older than 47 months old, and
  • they receive three doses of the IPV or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine.
3 doses (4 years and older)
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • They are at least 48 months, and 
  • they receive three doses of the IPV or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine. 
  • the difference between the third dose and previous dose is greater than or equal to 6 months with a 4 day tolerance.
  • the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 48 months with a 4 day tolerance.
2 doses (4 years and older)
In Progress
Students are considered compliant when: 
  • They are at least 48 months, and 
  • they receive three doses of the IPV or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine.  
  • the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is less than 5 months with a 1 day tolerance (looks for doses within 6 months of the student's birthdate)
4 doses (4 years and older)
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when: 
  • they are at least 48 months,
  • they receive four doses of the IPV or IPV/OPV Polio vaccine, 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

Hepatitis B

RuleRequirements
2 months and younger
No Requirement
Students 2 months old and younger are not required to receive any doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
1 dose (3-4 months)
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are at least 3 months, but no older than 4 months old, and
  • they receive one dose of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
2 doses (5-18 months)
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are at least 5 months, but no older than 18 months old, and
  • they receive two doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
3 doses (19 months and older)
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • the student is at least 19 months old, 
  • the student receives three doses of the Hepatitis B vaccine, and
  • the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 168 days (24 weeks) with a 4-day tolerance.
Default
Non-Compliant
N/A

Measles Mumps Rubella

RuleRequirements
11 months and younger
No Requirement
Students 11 months old and younger are not required to receive any doses of the Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR) vaccine.
1 dose 12-15 months
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are no older than 15 months old,
  • they receive one dose of the Measles, MMR, or MMRV vaccine, and
    • the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance, OR
  • they receive one dose of the Mumps, MMR, or MMRV vaccine, and
    • the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance, OR
  • they receive one dose of the Rubella, MMR, or MMRV vaccine, and
    • the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance.
2 doses M & M, 1 dose R
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they receive two doses of the Measles, MMR, or MMRV 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 first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance, OR
  • they receive two doses of the Mumps, MMR, or MMRV vaccine, and
    • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance, AND
  • they receive one dose of the Rubella, MMR, or MMRV vaccine, and
    • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance. 
1 dose
In Progress
Students are considered in progress when:
  • they receive one dose of the Measles, MMR, or MMRV vaccine, and
    • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance, 
    • the difference between the last dose and the effective date is less than 28 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance, OR
  • they receive one dose of the Mumps, MMR, or MMRV vaccine, and
    • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance, OR
  • they receive one dose of the Rubella, MMR, or MMRV vaccine, and
    • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance, 
    • the difference between the last dose and the effective date is less than 28 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.
Default
Non-Compliant
N/A

Tetanus-Diphtheria and Acellular Pertussis Tdap

RuleRequirements
1 dose 12 and older
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are at least 144 months (12 years) old,
  • they receive one dose of the Tdap vaccine.
1 dose 7th grade and up
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are in state grades 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, or 12, and
  • they receive one dose of the Tdap vaccine.
No doses 12 and Older
Non-Compliant
Students are considered non-compliant when:
  • they are at least 144 months (12 years) old, and
  • they have not received any doses of the Tdap vaccine.
No doses 7th grade and up
Non-Compliant
Students are considered non-compliant when:
  • they are in state grades 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, or 12, and
  • they have not received any doses of the Tdap vaccine.
Default
No Requirement
N/A

Meningococcal

RuleRequirements
1 dose after 16
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they receive one dose of the MCV4 or MenACWY vaccine, and
  • the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 192 months with a 4-day tolerance.
2 doses 17 and older
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are at least 204 months (17 years) old, and
  • they receive two doses of the MCV4 or MenACWY vaccine.
1 dose 17 and older
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are at least 204 months (17 years) old, and
  • they receive one dose of the MCV4 or MenACWY vaccine.
2 dose 12th grade
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are in state grade 12, and
  • they receive two doses of the MCV4 or MenACWY vaccine.
1 dose 12th grade
Non-Compliant
Students are considered non-compliant when:
  • they are in state grade 12, and
  • they receive one dose of the MCV4 or MenACWY vaccine.
1 dose 12-16 years
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are at least 144 months, but no older than 203 months, and
  • they receive one dose of the MCV4 or MenACWY vaccine
1 dose 7-11th grade
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are no older than 203 months, 
  • they are in state grades 07, 08, 09, 10, or 11, and
  • they receive one dose of the MCV4 or MenACWY vaccine.
No Doses 12 and older
Non-Compliant
Students are considered non-compliant when:
  • they are at least 144 months old, and
  • they have not received any doses of the MCV4 or MenACWY vaccine.
No Doses 7-12th grade
Non-Compliant
Students are considered non-compliant when:
  • they are in state grades 07, 08, 09, 10, 11, or 12, and
  • they have not received any doses of the MCV4 or MenACWY vaccine.
Default
No Requirement
N/A

Pneumococcal

RuleRequirements
6 months and younger
No Requirement
Students 6 months old and younger are not required to receive any doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine.
5 years and older
No Requirement
Students 60 months (5 years) old and older are not required to receive any doses of the Pneumococcal vaccine.
3 doses 7-11 months
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are at least 7 months, but no older than 11 months, and
  • they receive three doses of the Pneumococcal (PCV or PPV) vaccine.
4 doses 12 months and older
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they are at least 12 months old, 
  • they receive four doses of the Pneumococcal (PCV or PPV) vaccine, and
  • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is less than 6 months with a 1-day tolerance (looks for doses within 7 months of the student's birthdate).
3 dose catch up
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they receive three doses of the Pneumococcal (PCV or PPV) vaccine,
  • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 6 months with a 1-day tolerance,
  • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is less than 11 months with a 1-day tolerance ((looks for doses within 12 months of the student's birthdate), 
  • 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 last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance.
2 dose catch up
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they receive two doses of the Pneumococcal (PCV or PPV) vaccine,
  • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance, 
  • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is less than 23 months with a 1-day tolerance (looks for doses within 24 months of the student's birthdate), and 
  • the difference between the second and previous dose is greater than or equal to 56 days with a 4 day tolerance.
1 dose catch up
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they receive one dose of the Pneumococcal (PCV or PPV) vaccine, and
  • the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 24 months with a 4-day tolerance.
1-2 dose catch up
In Progress
Students are considered in progress when:
  • they receive one dose of the Pneumococcal (PPV) vaccine,
  • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance, 
  • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is less than 23 months with a 1-day tolerance (looks for doses within 24 months of the student's birthdate), and 
  • the difference between the last dose and effective date is less than or equal to 56 days with a 4-day tolerance.
Default
Non-Compliant
N/A

Hib

RuleRequirements
5 years and older
No Requirement
Students 60 months (5 years) old and older are not required to receive any doses of the Hib vaccine.
3 doses
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they receive three doses of the Hib vaccine,
  • the difference between the second dose and the student's birthdate is less than or equal to 6 months with a 1-day tolerance (looks for doses within 7 months of the student's birthdate), and
  • the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance.
3 dose catch up 7-12 months
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they receive three doses of the Hib vaccine,
  • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 7 months with a 4-day tolerance,
  • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is less than 11 months with a 1-day tolerance (looks for doses within 12 months of the student's birthdate), and 
  • the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance. 
3 dose catch up 12-15 months
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they receive three doses of the Hib vaccine,
  • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance, 
  • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is less than 14 months with a 1-day tolerance (looks for doses within 15 months of the student's birthdate), and
  • the difference between the third and previous dose is greater than or equal to 2 months with a 4 day tolerance. 
1 dose catch up
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they receive one dose of the Hib vaccine, and
  • the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 15 months with a 4-day tolerance.
2-3 dose catch up 12-15 months
In Progress
Students are considered in progress when:
  • they receive two doses of the Hib vaccine,
  • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance, 
  • the difference between the first dose and the student's birthdate is less than 14 months with a 1-day tolerance (looks for doses within 15 months of the student's birthdate), and
  • the difference between the last dose and the effective date is less than one month with 1-day tolerance (looks for doses in the last 2 months).
Default
Non-Compliant
N/A

Varicella

RuleRequirements
11 months and younger
No Requirement
Students 11 months old and younger are not required to receive any doses of the Varicella vaccine.
1 dose 10th grade and older
Compliant
Active Start Date: 7/1/2024
Active End Date: 6/30//2025

Students are considered compliant when:

  • they are in state grade 10, 11, or 12,
  • they receive one dose of the Varicella or MMRV vaccine, and
  • the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance.
1 dose 11th grade and older
Compliant
Active Start Date: 7/1/2025
Active End Date: 6/30//2026

Students are considered compliant when:

  • they are in state grade 11 or 12,
  • they receive one dose of the Varicella or MMRV vaccine, and
  • the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance.
1 dose 12th grade and older
Compliant
Active Start Date: 7/1/2026
Active End Date: 6/30//2027

Students are considered compliant when:

  • they are in state grade 12,
  • they receive one dose of the Varicella or MMRV vaccine, and
  • the difference between the last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance.
2 doses
Compliant
Students are considered compliant when:
  • they receive two doses of the Varicella or MMRV 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 last dose and the student's birthdate is greater than or equal to 12 months with a 4-day tolerance
1 dose
In Progress
Students are considered in progress when:
  • they receive one dose of the Varicella or MMRV vaccine, and
  • the difference between the last dose and the effective date is less than 28 days with a 0 (zero) day tolerance.
Default
Non-Compliant
N/A