The following information is taken from Washington State Department of Health
School and Child Care Immunizations Information
Immunization Requirements
According to the Washington Administrative Code WAC 246-105-030 and WAC 246-105-040 any child attending school, preschool, or child care in Washington State is required by law to be fully immunized (documentation of vaccination or proof of acquired immunity) against the following diseases at the ages and intervals in the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices immunization schedule:
Children entering school, child care, or other early learning programs are required to have certain vaccinations before they can start. These requirements are put into place to protect children, families, and communities from vaccine preventable diseases. Immunization requirements apply to all enrolled children, including those learning remotely.
The parent or guardian of a child must provide documentation of vaccination or proof of immunity to specific diseases. This requirement is based on the national Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Immunization Schedule for school or child care registration and attendance. The specific diseases are listed in the chart below:
*required only until 5 years of age
Printable Charts:
Child Care Vaccines Required Chart for Parents (English) (Spanish)
School Vaccines Required Chart for Parents (English) (Spanish)
Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) Form (English) (Spanish) * access your family's immunization information online through MyIRmobile.com
Visit the DOH website to learn more about how to access your family's immunization information.
Flu Vaccine
The flu vaccine is recommended by the Washington State Department of Health, but is not considered a required vaccine at this time. For more information on preventing the flu and the flu vaccine, please visit the Flu Overview provided by WA DOH.
Other recommended vaccines include; Hepatitis A, HPV (Human Papillomavirus), MCV/MPSV (Meningococcal Disease), MenB (Meningococcal Disease Type B), and Rotavirus
Please see “Parents - Are Your Kids Ready for School?” chart that lists the required immunizations and the number of doses your child should receive.
Some children may receive fewer than listed vaccine doses, depending on your child’s situation. Those vaccines are indicated by an asterisk.
There are no changes to exemption forms. If your child has an exemption form on file with the school already, it is still valid and considered a medically verified document.
As of 2019 and per the Washington State Department of Health, we cannot accept personal/philosophical exemptions only for measles, mumps, and rubella.
COVID-19 vaccinations are not required for students. For more information on this and other respiratory viruses, please visit WA DOH.
Prior to this year, families had a 30-day grace period to turn in required immunization documentation to their child’s school before a child could be excluded for not having a current immunization record. As of August 2020, we no longer have a 30-day grace period. All students must have documentation turned in prior to or by the first day of in-person learning.
Vaccination Requirements
All grade level immunizations must be completed before a student will be allowed on campus.
Students may be “conditional”, meaning they’re in the process of completing the vaccination series.
All students must have medically verified immunization records turned in prior to the first day of school,
If a student cannot meet the immunization requirements by the first day of school and a student is participating in remote learning, your student will not be excluded from school and can continue to participate in remote learning activities.
Per state and federal law, any student experiencing homelessness or living in foster care will not be excluded from on campus learning regardless of their immunization status.
If you are unsure about your child’s immunization status or if you need help finding a provider to complete your child’s immunizations please contact the District Office at (360) 277-2300 or the office coordinator for your student's building.
As of July 22, 2011, Washington State law requires that before attending school, children must be immunized against certain diseases that can be prevented by vaccinations. Parents and guardians meet this requirement by filling out and turning in a Certificate of Immunization Status, showing their child has the required vaccinations (or that they have already had the illness and are now immune- grades 5-12 only). If parents and guardians choose to exempt their child from one or more of the required vaccines, they must fill out a Certificate of Exemption form.
Exemption Law
The 2011 Washington State Legislature passed a law that changes the process for getting an immunization exemption. If a parent or guardian wants to exempt their child from school or child care immunization requirements, they must first talk with a licensed health care provider about the benefits and risks of vaccinations. The provider will sign the Certificate of Exemption form that parents have to turn in to the school or child care to exempt their child. Instead of signing the form, providers may choose to write and sign a letter verifying the same information. Most parents or guardians checking the box for a religious exemption must also talk to a provider and get their signature. The only exception is parents or guardians demonstrating membership in a church or religious body that does not allow medical treatment.
Conditional Status
Students are in “conditional” status if they are missing one or more required vaccines on their first day of attendance or, in some cases, after they’ve begun school or child care. These students can attend school for 30 days from the time they get notified that their child has conditional status. In this time, parents or guardians must:
Get the child vaccinated.
Show a record of past vaccination.
Exempt their child for the missing vaccine.
If a parent does not take action within 30 days, the child must be excluded from school or child care. Children with completed exemption forms do not have “conditional” status. See WAC 246-105-020 and WAC 246-105-060 for more information.
Who can sign exemptions
Physicians (M.D.), physician assistants (P.A.), osteopaths (D.O.), naturopaths (N.D.), and advanced registered nurse practitioners (A.R.N.P.) who are currently licensed in Washington are authorized to sign the exemption form or write a letter. Signatures by registered nurses (R.N.) or licensed practical nurses (L.P.N.) are not acceptable.
Forms and Resources
Certificate of Immunization (CIS): English Spanish
Certificate of Exemption (COE): English Spanish
Immunization Resource List: English Spanish
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Parent's Guide to Immunizations
Keep track of your family's immunization records with MyIR
North Mason School District Tdap Requirement
Other Important Information
WA State DOH - Immunization Requirements
WA State DOH - Child Care Vaccines Required Chart for Parents
WA State DOH - Cuadro de vacunas obigatorias requeridas por los proveedores de cuidado infantil para padres
WA State DOH - Required Immunizations for School Year 2024-2025
WA State DOH - Vacunas requeridas para el ciclo escolar 2024-2025
Recommended Immunizations for Adolescents
