Schedule Child Immunizations Now to Avoid Back-to-School Rush!
Veterans Memorial Hospital Community and Home Care/ Allamakee Public Health and the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) are reminding all parents to ensure their children are up to date on all immunizations. It is important to schedule an appointment with their healthcare provider or public health agency as soon as possible.
In the state of Iowa, all children in licensed childcare, elementary and secondary schools (including middle and high school) must be adequately immunized against: 1
- Measles and rubella (MMR)
- Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (DTaP/Tdap)
- Polio (IPV)
- Varicella (chicken pox)
- Hepatitis B.
Prior to the start of seventh grade, students are also required to be immunized for meningococcal and receive a Tdap booster. Before 12th grade, a second dose of the meningococcal vaccine is required.1
Parents and guardians can find additional information about immunizations required for childcare and school on the Iowa HHS website at HHS.Iowa.gov/immtb/immunization.
For questions about immunizations and what’s required, contact Allamakee County Public Health or a health care provider who can provide information and help navigate which vaccines are required when. For more information and to set up an appointment for vaccinations, call Allamakee County Public Health at 563.568.5660.
