All states now require proof of immunization before they will allow children to attend school. Proof of immunization consists of a written record indicating the month, day, and year that your child was immunized. This information is requested at the time that your child is enrolled or registered for school. The school usually provides a form for recording immunizations and it is the parent or guardian s responsibility to contact the pediatrician or public health clinic where the child was immunized and get the needed documentation. The only exemptions to the school immunization requirements are medical reasons, religious beliefs or a strong personal conviction opposing immunizations.
Immunizations are available free of charge.
If your child did not get immunized as an infant they can begin the needed series of immunizations at any time. Contact your state Health Department to find the nearest county health department. Listed below are the childhood immunizations that are recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics. To be certain that your child is up to date with immunizations print out the chart below and complete it by recording the dates that your child was immunized. After 12 months Children age 12 or over will require 2 doses References American Academy of Pediatrics.