Immunization Requirements and other Medical Information for Schools
Immunization Requirements: For information regarding meningococcal meningitis, influenza, and human papillomavirus (HPV) and available vaccines, please go to https://www.immunize.nc.gov/schools/air_k-12.htm
Graduated Return to Learn Protocol for students, parents and teachers
Required by NC Statute: Garrett’s Law Notifications:
The Department of Public Instruction shall ensure that charter schools provide parents and guardians with information about meningococcal meningitis and influenza and their vaccines at the beginning of every school year. This information shall include the causes, symptoms, and how meningococcal meningitis and influenza are spread and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children.
The Department of Public Instruction shall also ensure that charter schools provide parents and guardians with information about cervical cancer, cervical dysplasia, human papillomavirus, and the vaccines available to prevent these diseases. This information shall be provided at the beginning of the school year to parents of children entering grades five through 12. This information shall include the causes and symptoms of these diseases, how they are transmitted, how they may be prevented by vaccination, including the benefits and possible side effects of vaccination, and the places where parents and guardians may obtain additional information and vaccinations for their children.