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Immunizations

Protecting the Health of Children

Safety of the Community

The State of Texas requires students to have up-to-date immunization records or a valid medical or conscientious exemption to start the school year. Required vaccines, including the recommended doses, may vary in Texas from other states and countries.

View the Requirements for Schools

Vaccine Requirements

Subject to the exceptions in §38.001(c), a student is required to be fully immunized against certain diseases. However, under §38.001, a student may be provisionally admitted if the student has begun the required immunizations and continues to receive the necessary immunizations as rapidly as medically feasible. Except as provided by §38.001(c), a student who is not fully immunized and has not begun the required immunizations may not attend school.

For further information regarding immunization requirements, immunization exemptions, and immunization documentation, visit the Department of State Health Services website.