Vaccines are considered one of the top 10 medical achievements of the 20th century. An estimated 20 million lives have been saved in the last two decades. Vaccination must continue unless the disease is eliminated globally.

Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Measles	Mumps	Rubella
Diphtheria	Pertussis	Tetanus
Polio	Smallpox	Hepatitis A
Varicella	Pneumococcal	Hepatitis B
Rotovirus	Meningococcal	Influenza
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)		Haemophilus Influenzae type B (HIB)

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The Idaho School Immunization Law requires that children be up-to-date on their immunizations (shots) to attend school. Diseases like measles and whooping cough spread quickly, so children need to be protected before they enter. Most children need booster shots before starting kindergarten.

The links below provide information regarding required immunizations:

• Immunizations Website - Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare
• Parents' Guide to Immunization Requirements - Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare
• Immunization Videos - Idaho Dept of Health & Welfare
• Protect Your Child at Every Age - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Preteen and Teen Vaccines - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention