To promote wellness and achieve optimal prevention of common infectious disease in the school community, Concordia has a Mandatory Vaccination Policy, requiring each student to have completed series of the following vaccinations:
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP/DTP/DPT/Tdap)
- Polio (IPV/OPV)
Concordia follows the CDC Recommended Immunization Schedule.
A “completed series” means that the child has had several doses of the vaccine at recommended intervals. For example:
| MMR | 12 -15 mos | 4-6 yrs | ||||
| DTaP/DPT/Tdap | 2 mos | 4 mos | 6 mos | 15-18 mos | 4-6 yrs | Booster 11-12 yrs |
| Polio | 2 mos | 4 mos | 6 mos | 4-6 yrs |
Please note that immunity can fade over time and periodic “booster” doses are needed by adolescents and adults to keep immunity strong. Booster doses for DTaP/DPT are given in the form of Tdap/Td/DT and are recommended at age 11-12 years, then once every 10 years.
Although not mandatory Concordia requirements, the following vaccinations are highly recommended for all people living in China: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Rabies, Japanese encephalitis, Meningococcal and Typhoid.