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 vaccinations. It’s also a great time to schedule a physical exam required for participation in sports.
All Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) schools begin Tuesday, September 3, 2024. 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 website.
Immunizations for childhood diseases are available to city of Milwaukee residents who qualify. Visit the Milwaukee Health Department Immunization Clinic Services web-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 (Chicken pox)
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 (Chicken pox) • 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 (Chicken pox) • 2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
7th grade:
1 additional dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
7th grade:
1 Men- ACWY-containing vaccine
12th grade:
1 Men- ACWY-containing booster (2nd dose in series)
