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Maine School Immunization Laws require that all students produce an acceptable record/certificate of immunization or written evidence of medical, religious, philosophical or personal exemption to immunization, updated annually. (Download the Immunization Exemption Form) The immunization dosage requirements are as follows:
5 Doses of any DPT (diptheria, tetanus, pertusis) containing vaccine, or 4 if the fourth dose is given on or after the 4th birthday.
4 Doses of OPV, IPV (Polio), or 3 if the third dose is given on or after the 4th birthday.
2 Doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), #1 after 1 year of age, #2 at least one month after #1.
1 Dose of Varicella (chickenpox) for those under age 13, 2 doses given 4-8 weeks apart for age 13+, or documentation by a health care provider that the student has had the disease, or has an immune blood test. (The State has a graduated implementation schedule for varicella. For your child's anticipated/scheduled year of implementation, contact the nurse based at your child's school, or click here: Chickenpox Schedule (pdf)).
(For additional information about vaccines and vaccine safety contact the Immune Action Coalition at: http://www.immunize.org)
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