The Clinton Public Schools, under the jurisdiction of the Department of Public Health, requires each child to be protected by adequate immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, measles, mumps, rubella, haemophilus influenzae type B and any other vaccine required by the schedule for active immunization adopted pursuant to section 19a-7f before being permitted to enroll in any program operated by a public or nonpublic school under its jurisdiction. Students are required to have updated and be compliant with immunizations prior to enrollment and entering Pre K, Kindergarten, and 7th grade.
Connecticut law requires that a child be adequately immunized before being permitted to enter school and mandates that any student not enrolled in an immunization program, not adequately immunized, and/or who fails to qualify for a medical exemption status shall be excluded from school until such time as the requirements have been met.
Unique to students enrolled in Pre K is the added requirement for Influenza in that 1 dose must be administered each year between August 1st-December 31st (2 doses separated by at least 28 days required for those receiving flu for the first time). The DPH requires students who are non compliant with this requirement not be allowed back into school after December 31st or until written notification has been received in the Health Office that the immunization has been administered. Influenza season begins October 1 and ends March 31. Any student not receiving an influenza vaccine can return to school on April 1st.
Immunization requirements for school year 2025/2026