In order to protect adolescents and young adults from these serious vaccine-preventable diseases, the ACIP, AAP and AAFP all strongly recommend an adolescent health visit at 11 to 12 years of age. This visit will enable parents and their health care providers to discuss the recommended vaccines and decide which immunizations their child needs. An adolescent health visit, of which immunizations are a part, also helps to affirm that child's lifelong commitment to good health. Contact your doctor, nurse or clinic for information about scheduling your adolescent for these vaccinations. The legal requirements for childhood immunizations vary from state to state.
CIS forms are available from child care facilities, schools and health departments.
Parents or guardians are encouraged to keep records of immunizations to validate the CIS document. Completion and signing of the CIS form is the parent's or guardian's responsibility. Maintenance of immunization records is a lifelong responsibility. If a child transfers from a child care or school, that facility is required to provide you with the completed CIS form to give to a new child care program or school. By visiting this and other King County web pages, you expressly agree to be bound by terms and conditions of the site.