Maine School Immunization Requirements
All children enrolled in a public or private school in Maine must have the following immunizations:
- 5 DTaP (4 DTaP if 4th is given on or after 4th birthday)
- 4 Polio (3 Polio if the 3rd is given on or after the 4th birthday)
- 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- 2 Varicella (chickenpox)
In addition to above, the following are required for 7th grade entry:
- 1 Tdap
- 1 Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MCV4)
Or:
- Medical exemption for one or all vaccines.
- Laboratory evidence of immunity to specific diseases or reliable history of disease documented by a licensed physician, physician's assistant, or nurse practitioner
- Philosophical or religious exemptions are only allowable for students with an IEP and exemption in place prior to September 1, 2021.
- Note: As of September 1, 2021 only medical exemptions are allowable except as described in Title 20-A §6355
- MSAD #28 School Policy Immunization of Students
- MEDICAL EXEMPTION FORM & CATCH UP SCHEDULE
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