Immunizations & Health

Immunizations

Personal belief exemptions will no longer be permitted beginning January 1, 2016. Personal belief exemptions submitted before January 1, 2016, are valid until the child enters kindergarten (including transitional kindergarten) or 7th grade. Valid medical exemptions from a licensed physician are not affected and will continue to be accepted.  

• CDPH - California Immunization Requirements for Pre-Kindergarten (any private or public childcare center, day nursery, nursery school, family day care home, or development center) (Updated 5/2024)

• CDPH - Parents' Guide to Immunizations Required for Pre-Kindergarten (Child Care) (Updated 5/2024)

• CDPH - Parents/Guardians - Are Your Kids Ready for School? Required Immunizations for School Entry - Students Admitted at TK/K-12 (Updated 6/2025)

• CDC - Vaccines for Your Children

• CDC - 2024 Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for Ages 18 Years or Younger (Updated 7/2/2025)  Learn more here.

Learn more by visiting our HBCSD Website - Student Health Services and Immunizations & Exemptions web pages.

Medical Forms for School

• HBCSD Over the Counter Medication Form - Must be completed in order for the health office to distribute any medication to a student

• HBCSD EPI PEN Administration and Care Plan Form - Must be completed by a physician in order for the health office to administer it to a student 

• HBCSD Asthma Action Plan Form - Must be completed by a physician in order for a school health plan to be developed

• HBCSD Oral Health - CA law requires a dental check-up by May 31 of his/her first year in public school

  • HBCSD Oral Health Notification Letter

  • CDPH Oral Health Assessment Form 

  • CDPH Waiver of Oral Health Assessment Requirement

Health Office Staff

If you have concerns regarding medical issues related to your child, please email the Health Office Staff at healthoffice@hbcsd.org.