Hunterdon County
Department of Health
Public Health Nursing
www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/health.html

July 31, 2024

RE: School Immunization Requirements for Sixth Grade Students

Dear Parent/Guardian:
New Jersey State Law N.J.A.C. 8:57 mandates that every child born on or after 1997, entering, transferring to, or attending Grade Six shall receive one dose of Meningococcal vaccine and one dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and acellular Pertussis) prior to the first day of school. Tdap vaccine shall not be given earlier than 10th birthday.

By law, a principal, director, or other person in charge of school shall not knowingly admit or retain any child whose parent or guardian has not submitted acceptable evidence of the child’s immunization record or appropriate documentation (N.J. A.C. 8:57-4.2)

Please work with your school nurse to ensure that your child is compliant for the school year. To schedule an appointment to obtain these immunizations and/or to obtain proof of compliance, please contact your child’s pediatrician.

Parents/Guardians of children without health insurance please contact Hunterdon County Public Health Nursing and Education to obtain information of the reduced cost childhood vaccine program at 908-806-4570 or visit our website at http://co.hunterdon.nj.us/phn/vaccine.html

Thank you for your cooperation. Have a wonderful and safe school year.

Respectfully,

Karen B. DeMarco, MPH
Director and Health Officer
Hunterdon County Health Department