Immunization Requirements for the 2025-2026 School Year

Before the school year begins, NYC Public Schools requires proof of immunizations for your child if they are attending childcare or school.

All students in childcare through grade 12 must meet the requirements for:

• The DTaP (diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis), poliovirus, MMR (measles-mumps-rubella), Varicella and Hepatitis B vaccines.

Children under age 5 who are enrolled in childcare and pre- kindergarten (pre-K) must also meet the requirements for:

• Hib (Haemophilus influenza type b)

• PCV (pneumococcal conjugate) vaccines.

• The influenza (flu) vaccine: children must receive the flu vaccine by December 31 (preferably, when it becomes available in early fall).

Children in grades 6 through 12 must also meet the requirements for:

• The Tdap (tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis) booster and MenACWY (meningococcal conjugate) vaccines.