If you are a parent of a child within the Vance County public school system or a private institution it’s important to know the health requirements which have been mandated by the state for enrollment and entry into the NC education system for the coming 2015-16 scholastic year. This information is vital for a quick application and acceptance into Vance County public and private schools and can help you and your family understand how your child as well as the student body as a whole will be protected against the possible spread of illness in the classroom and at home. Recently, changes have been made to the North Carolina vaccination requirements for students entering kindergarten and seventh grade. Students entering these grades during the 2015-16 school year will now be required to receive the following immunizations prior to attendance at any of the North Carolina public or private schools:
- Diphtheria
- Hepatitis B
- Hib Disease
- Measles
- Meningococcal
- Mumps
- Pertussis (whooping cough)
- Pneumococcal
- Polio
- Rubella
- Tetanus
- Varicella (chickenpox)
While this list details the required vaccinations for those entering kindergarten and seventh grade, NC health care officials strongly suggest that you complete the full list of vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for elementary and high school students prior to the start of the new school year if they have not already received them. This list of vaccines, as well as qualifications for exemptions from these vaccines, can also be viewed at the “Immunizations for Children” page of the “North Carolina Department of Public Health” website which can be accessed here: https://www.immunize.nc.gov/family/immnz_children.htm.