Delran Middle School
Required 7th Grade Immunizations
New Jersey requires all public school students entering 7th grade to submit proof of receiving two additional childhood immunizations. These immunizations are:
1) Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis "Booster shot"),
2) Meningococcal (Meningococcal ACWY immunization).
Compliance is due before the start of 7th grade in September. Per New Jersey, students who are not fully immunized MUST be excluded from school.
The Tdap and Meningococcal immunizations are usually given at a child's 11-year-old well-visit. Ask for proof of immunization at the doctor's appointment and forward this proof to the school if you have not already done so.
Although not required by the state of New Jersey, the CDC recommends Human Papillomavirus (HPV) immunization beginning at age 11 or 12. HPV is known to cause certain cancers that may affect your child, and their future family, years or even decades from now. HPV immunization is most effective in preventing cancers when given early in adolescence. Consider speaking with your child's healthcare provider about HPV immunization.
The 11-year-old well-visit is a perfect opportunity for your child's doctor to complete a health physical for the school (recommended by New Jersey). It is also a good idea to have a Sports Physical completed for school, which is required for after school sports participation. Request that your child's doctor complete a physical or Sports Physical for the school. Once completed, please submit it to the school.
Please note: To participate in after-school sports, Middle School students MUST submit proof of Full Immunization, orders for any needed emergency medications (EpiPens or asthma inhalers) and a completed Sports Physical to the school. This is for ALL after-school sports including cheer, competitive interscholastic sports, and intramural sports such as dodgeball, soccer, volleyball, tennis, and track. If you have questions about Sports Physicals, see the DMS website's Athletic Page or Nurse's Page and choose the Athletic Physical Forms tab.