Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 64-95-5 - Dosage and Interval Schedule for Hepatitis B Vaccine5.1. Prior to entering school, a child must show proof that he or she has received at least three doses of HEPATITIS B vaccine with at least one dose having been given on or after six months of age. The first and second dose must be at least four (4) weeks apart. The second and third doses should be separated by at least eight (8) weeks. Additionally, the third dose should be at least sixteen (16) weeks after the first dose.5.2. An unvaccinated student must complete a three (3) dose series. However, a two (2) dose series (with doses separated by a minimum of four (4) months) using the adult formulation Recombivax HB which is licensed for children aged 11-15 years, is an acceptable alternative to the three dose requirement.5.3. Occurrence of prior disease may be used as evidence of immunity.5.4. A student may attend school and participate in extracurricular activities after he or she has received the first of the series of Hepatitis B vaccinations. The series must be completed within seven (7) months of the date of entry or the student will be excluded from school and all extracurricular activities until the student completes the Hepatitis B series. It is the responsibility of the student and his or her parents or legal guardians to ensure the timely completion of the Hepatitis B series and submit the acceptable proof to the school authorities.