Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Virginia Department of Health
 
Board
State Board of Health
 
chapter
Regulations for the Immunization of School Children [12 VAC 5 ‑ 110]
Action Update of the Regulations
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 8/7/2009
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7/24/09  9:59 am
Commenter: Tia Campbell, Department of Education

Clarify that certain vaccines are required prior to kindergarten entry
 

The regulations as proposed may lead to confusion over exactly when the second dose of varicella, measles, or mumps vaccine is required.  A child may enter kindergarten prior to turning six years of age but should have these vaccines prior to attending school.  I suggest removing the "at four to six years of age or" in each section for those vaccines, simply stating "prior to entering kindergarten".

CommentID: 9377