Disease Prevention and Protection
Vaccines protect the moments today that are building a foundation for a bright future. Below are resources to help you keep your students and families up to date to prevent disease in schools.
Vaccine Resources
- Up to Date and Ready to Learn: Information about childhood vaccines. Protect the moments today that are building a foundation for a bright future.
- Shots for School: Parents must show proof of their child's immunizations prior to school admission. The Department of Public Health offers a variety of vaccines, including those required by California schools.
- Vaccines & Immunizations: List of vaccines and immunizations available for scheduling through Public Health clinic locations
Vaccine Information for School Nurses
Vaccine Reporting Resources
- California Immunization Registry (CAIR) Hub - Main webpage for reporting vaccines and accessing School and Childcare Roster Lookup (SCRL)
Medical Exemptions
Vaccine Reporting Trainings for Staff
Cancer Prevention Act (AB 659)
AB No. 659, the Cancer Prevention Act, requires public and private schools to notify families of 6th graders about human papillomavirus (HPV) immunization guidelines. Children aged 9 to 12 years are recommended to receive two doses of the HPV vaccine, with the second dose given before the start of 8th grade.