Health Services
Immunizations
The Idaho Immunization Law requires that children of grades pre-school through 12 shall provide proof of immunization, or sign an
exemption at the time of first enrollment in an Idaho school. Parents or guardians should provide a copy of the student’s
immunizations to the school at the time of registration, before the student attends school.
Parents may choose to exempt their child from the state school immunization requirements for personal, medical or religious reasons. If
an exemption is submitted, and there is an outbreak of the disease for which the exemption is signed, the exempted student may be
excluded from school for the period deemed necessary by Public Health officials.
Grades K - 6 Immunization Requirements
Idaho state immunization requirements have changed for the 2011- 2012 school year. The following are minimal state requirements
for immunization in Idaho at school entry age:
Immunization Requirement by Age |
Doses of Vaccines Required |
Children born on or before September 1, 1999
must have a minimum of:
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Children born after September 1, 1999 - September 1, 2005
must have a minimum of:
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Children born after September 1, 20051
must have a minimum of:
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1. Preschool children need only be age-appropriately immunized with the required vaccines.
2. DTaP: The 5th dose is not necessary if the 4th dose was administered at age 4 years or older.
3. Polio: The 4th dose is not necessary if the 3rd dose was administered at age 4 years or older and at least 6 months
after previous dose.
4. Varicella: History of varicella (chickenpox) disease documented by a physician or licensed health care professional
meets the requirement.
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Grade 7 Immunization Requirements
Children admitted to 7th grade during or after the 2011-2012 school year must meet the following minimum immunization requirements
in addition to school entry requirements:
Please visit with your child’s healthcare provider about these requirements. If your child is in need of immunizations contact your
physician or Central District Health Department (327-7450) for clinic hours. The clinic cost is minimal and requires that parents or
guardians accompany their children to the clinic. As immunizations are updated, please provide the school nurse with a current copy. For
additional information and resources, please call the school nurse at your child’s school.