North Carolina
A child entering kindergarten must be 5 years old on or before Oct. 16.
A child entering the first grade must be 6 years old on or before the same date.
A copy of the child's birth certificate and proof of residency must be taken to the school in order to register the child.
The following basic immunizations are required:
- 5 or more OPT (diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus), 3 doses by age seven months and two booster doses, one dose between 12 and 19 months and the second dose on or after the fourth birthday and before enrolling in school (K-i) for the first time. If the fourth dose was administered on or after the fourth birthday, the fifth dose is not required.
- 3 or more oral poiio vaccines. To doses by age five months, a third dose by 19 months of age and a booster dose on or after the fourth birthday and before enrolling in school (K-i) for the first time. If the third dose was administered on or after the 4th birthday, the 4th dose is not recuived. Two doses of enhanced-potency inactivated poliomyelitis vaccine (IPV) may be substituted for two doses of OPV
- ?4 MMR (2 measles, 1 mumps I rubella) for children enrolling in K-i. A child must have two measles vaccines with one dose on or after the first birthday, but before 16
- 4 HIB (not required after fifth birthday) Three doses of HbQC or two doses of PRPOMP by seven months old and a final dose of any type on or after the first birthday, but before 16 months old. Children who receive the first dose of HiB on or after their first birthday and before 15 months old are required to have only two doses with one dose being after 15 months of age. Children who receive the first dose of HIB vaccine on or after 15 months old are required to have one dose.
- 3 Hepatitis B vaccines with one occurring prior to three months old, a second dose by five months old and a third dose by 19 months old. Persons born before July 1, 1994 are not required to receive the hepatitis B vaccine.
A certificate of immunization must include the following:
?Name of child and date of birth.
Name of the parent(s) or guardian.
Address of the parent(s) or guardian.
Sex of the child.
Kindergarten students must have a health assessment before entering school.
Transfer students should bring their most recent report card or transfer slip to verify grade.
Beginner's days are held each spring at school to help parents prepare children for entry in the fall.
Parent(s)/guardians should contact their child's school for more information.
