It's that time of year! Time to schedule your child's back to school immunizations.
Per the West Virginia Department of Health - Reference:
For the upcoming school year, all children entering school in West Virginia grades K-12 must show proof of immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B unless a medical exemption is approved by DH. Additional proof of immunization is required for children entering grades 7 and 12 for diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, and meningococcal disease unless a medical exemption is approved by the Department of Health.
“The final weeks of summer are an ideal time to schedule back-to-school immunizations for our students,” said DH Secretary Sherri Young, DO, MBA, FAAFP. "Immunizations are crucial in preventing severe and potentially fatal illnesses. Measles, in particular, poses serious health risks, especially for our most vulnerable children."
The Department of Health also recently launched a new resource for residents in need of their vaccination records, allowing patients to review their immunization history and print their own official records at MyIRMobile.
Locally you can find information on the WV School Entry Requirements below:
Berkeley County Schools: https://secure.smore.com/n/w2mrk
Morgan County Schools: https://www.morganschools.net/page/school-nurse-health
To schedule an appointment through the health department for your child's back to school immunizations, give us a call!
Berkeley County: 304-263-5131 - Option 1
Morgan County: 304-258-1513 - Option 1
