Although schools will accept the old forms until a certificate becomes outdated, anytime a school certificate is updated or replaced, the new 3231 should be used for all children. The immunization requirements for day care and school entry in Georgia have been updated to follow the currently recommended childhood immunization schedule. If children have received all age-appropriate recommendations of the schedule, they have completed the new school requirements. The most notable change for pediatric practices is assuring children meet the new varicella requirement which has not been part of school and day care requirements in the past. The current 2001 Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule is listed below.
Bars indicate range of recommended ages for immunization.
The new pneumococcal conjugate vaccine is here. Reimbursement rates may vary based on individual policies.