Immunization Information

  • All students entering 6th grade are required to meet the following:
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    1. Have two (2) doses of Measles vaccine, two (2) doses of Mumps vaccine, and one (1) dose of Rubella vaccine or laboratory proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps or Rubella.2. Have two (2) doses of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or documentation or laboratory proof of immunity.
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    All students entering 7th grade are required to meet the following:


    This is a reminder that all students entering the 7th grade are required to have one dose of Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis booster) and one dose of MCV4 (meningococcal conjugate vaccine).

    Although your student’s certificate may not have an expiration date or may be marked complete for school, the law requires that a current certificate be submitted verifying that the student has received both of these vaccines before they enter 7th grade.

    Certificates will also be considered in compliance if they provide evidence of medical exemption and have not expired.

    We do understand that, during the current Covid-19 pandemic, it may be difficult for you to obtain vaccines. As health care providers re-open, please plan to make an appointment for your child to receive these vaccines if they have not already gotten them.

    More information on immunizations can be found here.

    Vaccines and certificates can be also be obtained from the following local health departments which anticipate being open in late April 2020:

     

    Buford Health Center:           
    2755 Sawnee Ave.                
    Buford, GA 30518                 
    770.614.2401                      
    Manager: Ann Trump

    Lawrenceville Health Center:                   
    455 Grayson Highway, Suite 300             
    Lawrenceville, GA 30046 Suite 300          
    770.339.4283                                        

    Manager: Ella Thompson

    Norcross Health Center:
    5030 Georgia Belle Court
    Norcross, GA 30093
    770.638.5700
    Manager: Kendra Bates

     

    As a reminder, if you are financially eligible, your child can receive vaccines at no charge through the Vaccines for Children program, however, there is an administration fee for the vaccines. If you are unable to pay for the administration fee, please ask to speak with the center manager listed above for each local health center for financial assistance. Please bring this letter with you to the health center.