It’s Back-to-School Immunization Time
August 20, 2022By: St. Joseph Mercy Health System
Categories: Children's Health
Are your kids up to date on their back-to-school shots?
Trinity Health knows that vaccinations are a big part of your back-to-school preparation. Do you know which shots your child’s school requires?
Check out this handy vaccination checklist for some commonly required shots:
Kindergarten:
- Polio
- Chickenpox
- Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis
- Measles, mumps and rubella
- Flu
Elementary School:
- Flu
Middle School:
- Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis
- Flu
- Meningococcal disease
- Human papillomavirus
High School:
- Meningococcal disease
- Flu
- Serogroup B meningococcal infection
And don’t forget to check if COVID-19 vaccines are required for your child’s school. Don’t wait any longer, schedule your child’s immunization appointment near you.
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