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Required Vaccines for School

Learn about immunizations required under Oregon law for children attending day cares, preschools, Head Start programs, and private and public schools.

Oregon law requires that all K-12 students as well as day care/child care attendees are up to date with specific vaccine series based on their age or grade. Students who are not up to date (or do not have an exemption) by February 21, 2024, will not be able to attend their school or day care until they are up to date or have a valid exemption.

Find clinic information on our Immunizations page.

Individuals can see their health care provider for vaccines. Those without insurance or a primary care doctor can call the Washington County Health Care Resource Line at 503-846-8851 to be directed to a clinic location.

Required vaccines

Washington County works with schools and day cares to make sure children are up to date on their vaccines according to Oregon law. This includes certified day cares, preschools, Head Start programs, and private and public schools. Oregon requires immunization against these vaccine-preventable diseases:

  • Tetanus
  • Pertussis (whooping cough)
  • Polio
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type B) – only for children under five years old

Visit the Oregon Health Authority website for documents pertaining to the Oregon Immunization Law Requirements for Schools and Childcare Facilities.

Oregon Certificate of Immunization Status: Your child’s school will provide this copy, but you can also access it here.

  • Instructions for completing Certificate of Immunization Status Form - English
  • Instructions for completing Certificate of Immunization Status Form - Spanish

For other school-related vaccine questions, call 503-846-4955.

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