Which set of vaccines is specified as required for children attending school?

• A. Varicella, Hepatitis B, HPV, Rotavirus
• B. Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio
• C. Measles, mumps, rubella only
• D. Diphtheria, MMR, tetanus, polio

Answer: (D)

School-entry immunization requirements aim to limit outbreaks by ensuring kids are protected against several contagious diseases before they enroll. The vaccines most commonly required cover diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, and measles/mumps/rubella, often grouped as DTaP and polio along with MMR.

The set that includes Diphtheria, MMR, tetanus, and polio matches this practical requirement by providing protection against these major, historically impactful diseases in a typical school-entry policy. Other options include vaccines like HPV or Rotavirus, which are not universally required for school entry, or are incomplete in the sense that they omit key vaccines needed for broad coverage.