When a student enrolls in school for the first time or any subsequent time and at any level, a parent/guardian must show either that the student has been immunized or that a current religious objection or medical objection is on file. Religious objections may be signed by a parent/guardian each year. Medical objections to immunizations must be signed by a physician and parent/guardian each year. The medical exemption must contain a physician’s certification that a particular immunization is detrimental to the child’s health. Philosophical objection is not allowed in Indiana.
Parents are encouraged to contact their healthcare practitioner, the Health Department, or other clinics to get the required vaccines before the next school year begins to avoid exclusion. Proof of immunization should be submitted to the school nurse upon receiving any new immunizations. The shot record must include the student’s name, date of birth, the vaccine given and date (month/day/year) of each vaccine.
** Contact your health care provider for vaccine and vaccine related questions. **
School Immunization Requirements
Parents need to submit their children’s immunization cards to the school nurse upon receiving any new immunizations. The shot record must include the student’s name, date of birth, the vaccine given and date (month/day/year) of each vaccine.
** Contact your health care provider for vaccine and vaccine related questions. **
