REMINDER
Important Message to Parents with Adolescents Entering 9th Grade
Immunization Requirements
In accordance with the Rhode Island Department of Health Rules and Regulations Pertaining to Immunization and Testing for Communicable Diseases (R23-1-IMM), all adolescents entering 9th grade are required to have the following immunizations:
- Two or three (2 or 3) doses of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine
Who should receive 2 doses?
A 2-dose schedule is recommended for girls and boys starting the vaccination series before the 15th birthday. The second dose should be given 6–12 months after the first dose (0, 6–12 month schedule).
Who should receive 3 doses?
A 3-dose schedule is recommended for girls and boys starting the vaccination series on or after the 15th birthday, and for persons with certain immunocompromising conditions. The second dose should be given 1–2 months after the first dose, and the third dose should be given 6 months after the first dose (0, 1–2, 6 month schedule).
All children entering 9th grade are required to be up-to-date on their immunizations as well as have a physical exam.
Important reminder about flu vaccination:
An annual influenza (flu) vaccination is recommended for all students. Influenza vaccine is available from October through April each year. Be sure to ask your doctor about flu vaccine.
For more information, please visit: www.health.ri.gov/immunization/for/schools
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