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Be ready for school—check your child’s vaccines!

Vaccines help prevent against childhood illnesses such as measles, mumps, chicken pox, polio, and more. Summer is the perfect time to make sure children are up to date on vaccines. It’s also a great time to schedule a physical exam required for participation in sports.

All MPS schools begin Tuesday, September 3. Make sure your child goes back to school protected from childhood illnesses.

Answers to many questions about vaccines can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website or the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Immunizations for childhood diseases are available to city of Milwaukee residents who qualify. Visit the Milwaukee Health Department Immunization Clinic Services page for hours, locations, and eligibility.

Immunizations Required for Students

For children who are not immunized due to health or religious reasons, please speak with your child’s school nurse or school staff.

Pre-Kindergarten (2–4 years)

4 doses of Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis

3 doses of Polio

3 doses of Hepatitis B

1 dose of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

1 dose of Varicella (Chickenpox)

Kindergarten – Grade 6

4 doses of Polio

3 doses of Hepatitis B

4 doses of Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (DTaP/DTP/DT/TD)

2 doses of Varicella (Chickenpox)

2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

Grades 7 – 12

4 doses of Polio

3 doses of Hepatitis B

4 doses of Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (DTaP/DTP/DT/TD)

2 doses of Varicella (Chickenpox)

2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

7th grade: 1 additional dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)

7th grade: 1 MenACWY-containing vaccine

12th grade: 1 MenACWY-containing booster (2nd dose in series)

 

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davis2@milwaukee.k12.wi.us
(414) 475-8675
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Milwaukee Public Schools is committed to accelerating student achievement, building positive relationships between youth and adults and cultivating leadership at all levels. The district’s commitment to improvement continues to show results:

  • Ninety-four percent of 2022-23 budget dollars go to support schools;
  • The MPS Class of 2023 earned $121 million in scholarships and grants; and
  • MPS is home to five of the state's top high schools according to U.S. News and World Report.

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