Immunization Schedule
Immunization Schedule
The law requires that students be fully vaccinated against specified diseases in accordance with an immunization schedule set by the State of Texas. Failure to provide up to date immunization records or an approved exemption will result in the student being excluded from school attendance until those items are submitted to the campus Nurse.
To comply with State Law, legal guardians:
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May read the “Kindergarten Through 12th Grade Requirements” available on the Texas Department of State Health Services website at https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/school/requirements to determine the specific number of doses required for their student.
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Must submit proof of immunization, either from personal health records from a licensed physician or public health clinic with a signature or rubber-stamp validation to the Nurse before the first day of school.
2025-2026 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for K - 12 (English/Spanish)
Letter to Parents - Required K-12 Immunizations
Letter to Parents - Required 7th Grade Immunizations
Influenza (Flu) Vaccination
The CDC recommends that everyone six months of age and older get the flu vaccine every season. The flu vaccine is especially important for people with chronic health conditions and those who have a high risk of developing complications from the flu. If you have questions about which vaccine is best for you, talk to your doctor or other healthcare professional.
To find a flu vaccine near you, please visit www.vaccines.gov/find-vaccines/
Alternatively, Texans can call 2-1-1 or visit 211Texas.org to find information on vaccine availability from local public health departments and other nearby non-profit organizations.
Vaccines for Preteens and Teens: What Parents Should Know
In the 86th Legislature, HB 3884 required DSHS to create procedures for school districts to provide information relating to bacterial meningitis to students and parents. DSHS shall prescribe the form and content of the information.
Meningitis is an inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord. It can be caused by viruses, parasites, fungi, and bacteria. Viral meningitis is the most common and the least serious form. Bacterial meningitis is the most likely form to cause serious, long-term complications. It is an uncommon disease but requires urgent treatment with antibiotics to prevent permanent damage or death.
Multiple organisms can cause bacterial meningitis. Two common types are Streptococcus pneumoniae, with more than 80 serogroups that can cause illness, and Neisseria meningitidis, with five serogroups that most commonly cause meningitis.
Meningitis vaccines must be given before 7th grade. Most pediatricians give this vaccine at 11-12 year visits along with the Tdap.
Texas Administrative Code (TAC) §97.62 covers the conditions under which students can request an exemption from getting immunizations at their school or college. There are three conditions for exemption:
- If a health care provider determines that it is not safe for them to get a certain vaccine
- If they are in the United States military
- If they have a religious or personal belief that goes against getting immunized
NOTE: Please note that these rules only apply to students in Texas and not to employees who need an exemption from immunizations required by their employer.