Transfer Students

Transfer students, from another school in the state of New Jersey, are required to have up to date immunizations and documentation of a physical upon entry to a New Jersey school.

Students transferring from out-of-State or out-of-country must provide documentation of up to date immunizations and a current physical examination.

Students transferring from a country with high TB incidence are required to have a Mantoux Test ( a skin test for tuberculosis) before entry to school.

Immunization Requirements

Students are required to have all mandated immunizations according to New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services.   A physician’s statement showing the specific dates (i.e., month, day and year) of each vaccine must be provided. This means a hard copy of the vaccinations should be on record in the school nurse's office.

A student may be exempted from mandatory immunizations if there is a medical exemption from a licensed physician or certified nurse practitioner.  A parent/legal guardian may request a religious exemption by submitting a written statement to the school which explains how the administration of immunizing agents conflicts with the pupil’s exercise of religious tenets and practices.  If there is a threatened or actual outbreak, as determined by the Commissioner of Health and Senior Services or his/her designee, all pupils with provisional, religious or medical exemptions (which relate to the specific disease threatening or occurring) shall be excluded for a specific period of time or until the outbreak is declared over.  If these pupils become immunized or produce serologic evidence of immunity to the specific disease they may be immediately readmitted to school.

**In accordance with N.J.S.A 18A:40-42, we are required to distribute the educational  fact sheets  about the Human Papilloma virus (HPV) annually to parents/guardians of students in seventh grade.  Please direct your attention to the following site:  www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/hpv  for this information.

To access N.J.A.C 8:57-4 Chapter 14 Immunization For Pupils in School  which provided information on all vaccination requirements go to http;// www.nj.gov/health/cd/chap14.pdf .

Hunterdon County Childhood Vaccine Program:   To support and encourage childhood immunizations, the Hunterdon County Department of Health coordinates the Hunterdon County Childhood Vaccine Program.  This program provides vaccinations to families who meet certain guidelines.   This program does not include sick child services.   Please note that this program is for children who  ARE NOT CURRENTLY ENROLLED in NJ Family Care, Medicaid, or the “Vaccines for Children” program.  Questions? Call Public Health Nursing & Education (908) 806-4570.