TK/K-12 School Staff: Immunization Resources
California school immunization laws require students attending public or private elementary and secondary schools, grades TK/K-12, to meet certain immunization requirements before starting school. Schools are required to enforce immunization requirements, maintain immunization records, and submit reports.
Help your students get the vaccines they need for school. Here you
will find information and resources for students and staff to make
sure your school is compliant with California immunization
requirements.
On This Page:
Immunization
Requirements for School | TK/K-Students | 7th
Grade Advancement |
Immunization Trainings for Childcare/Preschool and
School Staff |
Verifying
Required Student Immunizations
California immunization laws require TK/K-12 students to show proof of immunizations before starting school. These laws apply to children in both in-person and remote learning environments. Additional vaccines are needed for advancement to 7th grade (or for all grades for newly admitted students.)
Below is a breakdown of immunization requirements for children, staff, and volunteers.
*Parent-friendly versions are available on our Parents and Guardians Resource page in multiple languages to handout and promote required vaccines.
The Immunization Unit provides no-cost trainings on state-mandated immunization requirements at childcare/preschool facilities and TK/K-12 schools.
Trainings are open to all staff that transcribe and review immunization records, including:
• School Nurses,
• School Administrators,
• School
Registrars,
• Health Technicians,
• Health IT
Staff,
• School Aids, and
• Medical Assistants
Health care providers and social service agencies are welcome to attend as well.
The following webpage provides a step-by-step guide to help staff verify and document student immunization status. Each step includes resources, handouts, and job aids needed to assist with enforcing immunization requirements, maintaining immunization records, and submitting reports.
Additional information can also be found in the California Immunization Handbook.
Contact the San Diego Immunization Unit
via e-mail or
call (866) 358-2966.
To request materials, please
go to the Immunization Materials page.
Contact the Epidemiology School Response
Team via e-mail or
call (619) 692-8636.
To request materials, please go to the Educational Materials page.
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