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Back-to-school season in New Jersey means it’s time to ensure your child’s vaccinations are up to date. Kindergartners and first graders need core shots like DTaP, Polio, MMR, Varicella, and Hepatitis B, with specific age-based requirements. As kids advance through grades 2–6, they must stay current on the same series, with catch-up schedules available if doses were missed. By 7th grade and beyond, teens need a Tdap booster and meningitis vaccine (menACWY), while older teens up to 18 must still meet initial polio and other entry requirements. Schools check immunization records — students can get a temporary pass but must submit proof or exemption forms by a deadline, or risk being excluded. Unsure where to get shots? Check the New Jersey Department of Health website or talk to your child’s school nurse for local clinic referrals.

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