Make sure your 7th or 11th grader is ready to take on the upcoming school year by being up-to-date on immunizations.
In Georgia, children who are entering 7th grade and children who are new entrants into a Georgia school in grades 8-12 must have received one dose of Tdap vaccine and one dose of meningitis vaccine (MCV4 to meet immunization requirements. Additionally, students who are 16 years of age or older who are entering or transferring into 1tth grade will need proof of a meningitis booster (MCV4).
Vaccines are available from your healthcare provider or as a walk-in service at the health department. For more information on immunization requirements for Georgia childcare and school attendance, visit dph.ga.gov/schoolvaccines.