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Schools and Child Care Facilities

Schools

All children in North Carolina must be vaccinated against certain diseases.  Immunization records are checked when a child enters school. Find out what vaccines children must have before entering school , access the online reporting system, and view, print or order resources schools may use to communicate with parents.

Annual Immunization Reports for the 2024-2025 School Year Are Now Open

Proof of required immunizations and health assessments are required within 30 days of the first date of attendance of school. After the 30 days, children are to be excluded from school until the family provides documentation of requirements.

Reporting information can be found on the following pages:

Click here to view the State Health Director's Memo on Temporary Suspension of Immunization and School Health Assessment Requirements due to Hurricane Helene.

Childcare

K-12

College

Whether children are home-schooled, attend school in-person or by remote learning, they are required by state law to be immunized based on their age for certain vaccinations as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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N.C. Immunization Law

All children in North Carolina must be immunized. Find out what state law requires.

N.C. Exemptions

Some exemptions to state immunization law are allowed. Learn about exemptions here.