Article: Tdap vaccine requirement for sixth-grade school entry

Colorado law requires students who are 10 or 11 years of age and entering sixth grade to receive a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccine before the start of the school year. This article from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) explains the law’s requirements and provides resources to support children and adolescents in staying up to date with their routine vaccines.