Important Information for 11th Graders

The state of Georgia now requires a booster dose of MCV4 for students 16 years or older, entering or transferring into the 11th grade.  This includes students who take courses remotely and who participate in our virtual program of choice. Students who have already received their first dose, on or after the age of 16, do not need another booster. 

Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial illness that affects the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis can cause shock, coma and death within hours of the first symptoms. To help protect your children and others from meningitis, Georgia law requires students be vaccinated against this disease, unless the child has an exemption.

Parents and guardians are asked to provide proof of this vaccine on the Georgia Immunization Form 3231, which can be obtained from your child’s primary healthcare provider or the local health department. Health departments may charge a small fee for this service. If finances are an issue, please notify them upon signing in. The Georgia Immunization Form 3231 is required for your child to attend the school.

Please note: State law does allow a 30-day calendar waiver period, which begins with the date the child enters the 11th grade to complete these requirements.

Your school needs receipt of proof of an MCV4 immunization for your child, on a current Georgia Immunization Form 3231, by     September 5, 2025____ to avoid withdrawing your child from school.

Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter. If you have questions or concerns, please call the school nurse, your primary care provider, or the health department.