Vermont’s Immunization Rule, adopted pursuant to 18 V.S.A. 1123, requires that before entry to school, students must have the required immunizations. The purpose of the immunization requirements for school entry are to protect students, staff, and the visiting public against vaccine preventable diseases within schools. Medical or religious exemption forms are available and must be signed annually. Vermont’s Immunization Rule requires vaccination of all children enrolled in center based or family child care, public or independent kindergarten, and elementary and secondary schools. An official immunization record must be presented to the school upon admission. If a student does not meet the vaccine requirements, or have a current school year exemption on file, the student may be temporarily admitted only after the approval of a school nurse or administrator. Further education and information regarding immunizations visit the links below. Parents/guardians are encouraged to visit this site with live links to verify what immunizations are required for school entry and to confirm that their child is up to date. Any questions or concerns regarding immunizations can be forwarded to the school nurse. Failure to meet immunization requirements may result in exclusion from school.

Immunization Rule:                          Immunization Rule  

School Entry Immunization Info:  K-12 School Immunization Requirements 

Varicella Form:                                  Documentation of Varicella (Chickenpox) Disease Form

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