Vaccine Requirements

West Virginia State law and rules require that all children entering school in West Virginia for the first time in grades K-12 must show proof of immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B unless properly medically exempted.

ALL children enrolling school in grades K-12 MUST have age appropriate immunizations as mandated by West Virginia State law PRIOR to attending school!

All students entering 7th Grade must show proof of immunization against Tdap and meningococcal/meningitis:

• Tdap: Proof of one dose of Tdap vaccine.
• MCV4: Proof of 1st dose of MCV4 vaccine.

West Virginia recommends a health check/physical exam and a dental exam for all 7th Grade students before the first day of school.

All students entering 12th Grade must show proof of immunization against Tdap and meningococcal/meningitis:

• Tdap: Proof of one dose required. If not obtained at age 11 or older.

• MCV4: Proof of 2nd dose of MCV4 if first dose was received before the 16th birthday.

West Virginia recommends a health check/physical exam and a dental exam for all 12th Grade students before the first day of school.

Call today to schedule an appointment with your child’s physician, a local health department, or community health center to have your child vaccinated. This is required to attend the first day of class next fall.

• Berkeley County Health Department – (304) 263-5131
• Jefferson County Health Department – (304) 728-8416
• Morgan County Health Department – (304) 258-1513
• Shenandoah Community Health – (304) 263-4999

If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse.