Immunizations
North Carolina General Statute § 130A requires that all students entering kindergarten, or enrolling in a North Carolina public school for the first time, submit documentation of up-to-date immunizations within 30 calendar days of enrollment.
Additionally, all students entering 7th grade are required to provide documentation of a booster dose of the Tdap vaccine and the first dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine within 30 calendar days of the first day of school.
Exemptions from immunization requirements are allowed for medical or religious reasons, but appropriate documentation must be submitted to the school to qualify for an exemption.
Failure to submit any of this documentation within the required timeframe may result in the student being excluded from school until the requirement is met.
For the most current immunization requirements, please visit the North Carolina Division of Health and Human Services website: https://www.dph.ncdhhs.gov/programs/epidemiology/immunization/schools/k-12
As the school nurse, I am available to assist you with any questions regarding immunization requirements. Immunizations can often be obtained through your child’s primary care provider. Additionally, the Duplin County Health Department offers daily immunization clinics, and numerous local pharmacies also provide immunization services. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.