🎒 BACK-TO-SCHOOL REMINDER FOR TEXAS PARENTS! 🎒
The summer countdown is officially on! As you’re crossing off school supplies and picking out first-day outfits, don’t forget one crucial step to ensure your child is ready for day one: getting their required school immunizations. In Texas, students must show acceptable proof of vaccination (or a valid exemption) before they can step foot in the classroom. Beat the late-August clinic rush and schedule those appointments now!
🔍 Key Milestone Requirements to Check:
Kindergarten Entry: Make sure they are up-to-date on their initial series, including DTaP, Polio, MMR, Varicella, Hep B, and Hep A.
7th Grade Leap: Incoming 7th graders have specific Texas updates! They will need a Tdap booster (if it's been 5 years since their last dose) and their Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine.
High Schoolers / Seniors: Double-check that your older teens have met all ongoing K-12 requirements, including their 2-dose Varicella and Hep A series.
💡 Quick Tips for Parents:
Call Ahead: Doctor and clinic appointments fill up fast in July and August.
Keep Records Handy: Grab a validated copy of your child's record (signed or stamped by a provider) to turn into the school nurse.
Exemptions: If you are filing a medical or conscientious exemption, the official Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) affidavit must be notarized and submitted to school officials.
Let's keep our school communities healthy, safe, and ready to learn this year! 💪
👉 For the full breakdown of the Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements, visit the Texas DSHS website or check in with your school district’s health services page.
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