N.J. Admin. Code § 8:57-4.17

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:57-4.17 - Varicella virus vaccine

(a) Every child born on or after January 1, 1998 shall have received one dose of varicella vaccine, or any vaccine combination containing varicella virus, administered on or after the first birthday, prior to school entrance for the first time into a Kindergarten, Grade 1, or a comparable age entry level special education program with an unassigned grade.

(b) Every child 19 months of age or older enrolling in or attending a child care center or preschool facility shall have received at least one dose of a varicella containing vaccine administered on or after the first birthday.

(c) Every child born on or after January 1, 1998, attending or transferring into a New Jersey school from another state or country, shall have received one dose of a varicella virus containing vaccine.

(d) Children who present either documented laboratory evidence, a physician's statement, or a parental statement of previous varicella disease, shall not be required to receive varicella vaccine.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:57-4.17

Repeal and New Rule, R.2003 d.413, effective 10/20/2003.
See: 35 N.J.R. 584(a), 35 N.J.R. 4890(a).
Section was "Providing immunization".

The adopted version of this section 56 N.J.R. 213(a), effective 1/3/2024 is not yet available