Each state decides which vaccines are required for your child’s enrollment and attendance at a school in that state. These laws often apply not only to children attending public schools but also to those attending private schools and day care facilities.

All states provide medical exemptions, and some state laws also offer exemptions for religious or philosophical reasons. State laws also establish mechanisms for enforcement of school vaccination requirements and exemptions.

• Keep track of your child’s vaccine record, as schools and childcare facilities in your state may require proof of vaccination.

• Talk to a staff member to learn what vaccines the school or childcare facility requires. They will be able to provide you with specific information about their requirements.

• If you would like to know your state’s immunization requirements, contact your state’s immunization program or state health department.

In Arizona, state law requires children to be vaccinated against certain diseases to enroll in and attend school or childcare facilities, including both public and private institutions. These requirements are in place to protect the health of all students and the community at large. Arizona law provides for medical exemptions to these vaccine requirements, and it also allows for personal beliefs exemptions, which include religious and philosophical reasons. Parents or guardians must provide proof of their child's immunization or proper documentation of exemption for school entry. Enforcement of these requirements is typically managed by the schools and childcare facilities in accordance with state law. Parents should maintain an up-to-date vaccine record for their children and can obtain information about specific vaccine requirements by contacting the school or childcare facility directly or by reaching out to the Arizona Department of Health Services' immunization program.