Immunizations

In order to enroll or remain enrolled in any elementary or secondary school in Minnesota, the parent/guardian of a student must have a statement on file with the school administrator or other person having general control and supervision of the school that shows that the student is either:

Immunized against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella, or
Immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella and has begun, but not yet completed, immunizations against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, and/or polio, and/or hepatitis B, as verified by a provider or clinic, or
Legally exempt from one or more of the required immunizations, as evidenced by either a statement of medical exemption signed by a provider, a notarized statement of conscientious exemption, or, in the case of varicella disease, provider-documented history of varicella disease. See Minn. Stat. Sec. 121A.15, subd. 1 and 3.
- - - - Note: As stated in the signed conscientious exemption: "In a disease outbreak schools may exclude children who are not vaccinated in order to protect them and others."

To determine if a child is “completely immunized” and in compliance with the requirements above, you must look at both his or her current age, grade (if in school), and shot record. You can also go to the Minnesota Department of Health website at www.health.state.mn.us/divs/idepc/immunize/schedules.html#shots and click on “Are Your Kids Ready for School?” or see the guidelines below.

New students have 30 days after enrolling to provide this information. Students not in compliance with the Minnesota Immunization Law will not be permitted to attend Fergus Falls Public Schools until records have been provided showing compliance with state law. Immunization information can be submitted on the Pupil Immunization Form.