Immunizations
School Immunization Requirements during Covid-19
The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) will not waive the vaccine requirements nor will there be any extensions for the upcoming school year. Students will be expected to comply with all vaccine requirements prior to attending virtually or in-person at a New Jersey child care/preschool and school. New Jersey still allows for medical and religious exemptions when applicable.
The value of immunizations is even more evident during this pandemic. Receiving timely immunizations and ensuring compliance with New Jersey school immunization requirements is key to reducing the potential for vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks.
Immunization Information Updated September 15th, 2020:
The New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) has received inquiries regarding the status of the immunization of pupils in school regulations (N.J.A.C. 8:57-4). The value of immunizations is even more evident during this pandemic: therefore, NJDOH will not waive the vaccine requirements nor will there be any extensions for the upcoming school year. Students will be expected to comply with all vaccine requirements prior to attending virtually or in-person at a New Jersey child care/preschool and school. New Jersey still allows for medical and religious exemptions when applicable.
The potential for the spread of infectious diseases is increased whenever individuals are brought into group settings. New Jersey has minimum vaccine requirements for school attendance. Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) recommended immunization is encouraged to provide optimal protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. Ensuring that vaccines are up-to-date can help protect schools and communities from vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
For more information please visit the New Jersey Immunization Requirements Frequently Asked Questions document available on the website https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/imm_requirements/ and directly at https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/imm_requirements/vaccine_qa.pdf
This document contains new information regarding DTaP/Tdap vaccinations and the immunization requirements at institutions of higher education. For your convenience, new/updated information is highlighted in yellow.
Please be reminded that the State of New Jersey mandates certain immunization requirements for school attendance. Non compliance will result in exclusion from attending school.
An immunization guidance grid is available on-line at: www.nj.gov/health/forms/imm-7.pdf .
Your child's School Health Record remains with them through Grade 12. Therefore, should you child receive an innoculation at any time during the year, including the summer months , please provide the type of vaccine with the date adminstered to your school nurse.
***********Special Notice Regarding All Sixth Graders : New Jersey requires additional vaccinations for students Entering Sixth Grade to help protect preteens and teens against two serious diseases: Meningococcal Disease (Meningitis) and Pertussis (Whooping Cough). These are required for attendance as a student in Shrewsbury Borough School. Failure to comply with the immunization regulation is cause for exclusion from school. Thank You for your Cooperation.
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