Immunizations

Visit the Washington State Department of Health Immunizations page for information and resources regarding school and child care immunization requirements and reporting. The page is updated regularly to reflect changes from year to year.

Washington state law requires children enrolling in public schools to provide proof of immunity to specific communicable diseases.  Immunizations shall be provided against Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Varicella.  All students must have medically verified documentation of their immunization status on or before the first day of attendance. Medically verified records include one or more of the following:

  • A Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS) printed from the Immunization Information System (IIS)
  • A physical copy of the CIS form completed with a healthcare provider signature
  • A physical copy of the CIS with accompanying medical immunization records, completed and signed by a healthcare provider.
  • A CIS printed from MyIR

In order to attend public schools in WA State, a student’s immunization record and immunizations must be up to date. Contact your doctor to get a record of your child’s immunizations or you can access it on MyIR. Your child can receive  immunizations at his/her primary care provider, or through the Free Children’s Immunization Service.

Exemptions can be made for medical, religious or philosophical reasons. Personal/philosophical exemptions are not allowed for measles, mumps and rubella. The Certificate of Exemption must be completed by a licensed health care professional in Washington and is required for medical, religious or philosophical exemptions. Religious Membership exemptions that deny any medical care whatsoever, only require a parent or guardian's signature. 

More information on immunizations and forms can be found at Washington State Department of Health.