Immunization Requirements
Colorado law requires students attending public schools to be immunized against certain vaccine-preventable diseases.
Students enrolled K thru 5th grade are required to have
- 5-6 doses of DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis)
- 4 doses of the Polio vaccine
- 2 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- 2 doses of Varicella (Chicken Pox vaccine)
- 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine
All students entering the 6th grade are required to have
- 1 dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis)
Information on school required vaccinations by the state of Colorado are available HERE
Exemption Information
There are two ways to submit a nonmedical exemption.
There are two ways to submit a nonmedical exemption.
Submit the Certificate of non-medical exemption WITH a signature from an immunizing provider in Colorado who is a medical doctor, doctor of osteopathic medicine, advanced practice nurse, delegated physician’s assistant, or pharmacist OR
Submit the Certificate of nonmedical exemption received upon the completion of CDPHE’s Online Immunization Education Module, information on that module can be found HERE
Per Colorado Revised Statutes 25-4-2403, immunizing providers who sign the Certificate of Nonmedical Exemption must submit nonmedical exemption data to CIIS
Parents of students in grades K-12 claiming a non-medical exemption must submit one annually. Nonmedical exemptions expire June 30th each year. If you submit a Certificate of nonmedical exemption on or before June 30th, it will not be valid for the upcoming school year unless you submit the exemption during early registration.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Health Clerk by phone (303) 651-7900 ext. 211 or email.