Vaccines help prevent against childhood illnesses such as measles, mumps, chickenpox, polio, and more. Summer is the perfect time to make sure children are up to date on vaccines.
COVID-19 vaccines are also widely available for everyone age 6 months and older. Vaccines are safe and highly effective in protecting against the COVID-19 virus. Immunize now so children are fully vaccinated when school starts.
To reach maximum immunity against COVID-19 for the start of school in fall, children should receive their first dose as soon as possible. Vaccines require two shots at least three weeks apart, and recipients are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second shot.
MPS early start schools begin class on Monday, August 15. MPS schools on the traditional calendar begin Tuesday, September 6. Make sure your child goes back to school protected from coronavirus and childhood illnesses.
Answers to many questions about COVID-19 vaccines can be found on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website at https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/ vaccines/recommendations/ children-teens.html, including Myths and Facts about COVID-19 Vaccines.
To receive the COVID-19 vaccine, contact your healthcare provider or visit the Milwaukee Health Department website for a list of walk-in clinics and hours. Important details:
• Appointments are not needed. Second dose appointments will be scheduled on site after receiving the first dose.
• Vaccines are free! Insurance cards are not needed.
• In-home vaccinations may be available – call (414) 286-6800.
• Immunizations for childhood diseases are also available to 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.
Pre-Kindergarten (2–4 years)
• 4 doses of Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (TDP)
• 3 doses of Polio • 3 doses of Hepatitis B
• 1 dose of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• 1 dose of Varicella (Chickenpox)
Kindergarten – Grade 5
• 4 doses of Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (TDP)
• 4 doses of Polio
• 3 doses of Hepatitis B
• 2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• 2 doses of Varicella (Chickenpox)
Grades 6 – 12
• 4 doses of Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis (TDP)
• 1 additional dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis
• 4 doses of Polio
• 3 doses of Hepatitis B
• 2 doses of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)
• 2 doses of Varicella (Chickenpox)
Vaccines help prevent against childhood illnesses such as measles, mumps, chickenpox, polio, and more. Summer is the perfect time to make sure children are up to date on vaccines.
