Immunizations
Required Immunizations (mandated for attendance)
For Early Childhood Schools  - Texas DSHS web site
- Children must have documentation of
receiving all age-appropriate immunizations.
- Information regarding House Bill 1316
 (regarding early childhood, pre-K, and head start only)
- The PISD strongly recommends completion of the 2-dose series of Hepatitis A vaccine.
For Grades K
through 12 - 2007-08 school year
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For Grades K through 12 - 2008-09 school year (26 KB)
Career Education Courses: Additional immunizations or tests may be required for enrollment in the Career Education Health Services Clinical Rotation. Please contact the Career Education department at (469)752-8180 for more information.
Exemptions
For medical reasons: The law allows physicians to write a statement stating that the vaccine(s) required would be medically harmful or injurious to the health and well-being of the child. The written statement by the physician must be submitted to the school nurse. Unless it is written in the statement that a lifelong condition exists, the exemption statement is valid for only one year from the date signed by the physician.
For reasons of
conscience, including religious beliefs: The law allows parents/guardians to choose an exemption from immunization requirements for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief. The completed and returned form from the Texas DSHS must be submitted to the school nurse. The school will accept only official affidavit forms developed and issued by the Texas DSHS. The affidavit will be valid for two years.
Please note: In the case of an outbreak, an un-immunized child may be prohibited from school attendance.
Additional Recommended Immunizations (best health practices for the safety & well-being of the child)
CDC recommended immunization schedules for persons aged 0-18 years
Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
Currently, the HPV vaccine is not required for school or daycare attendance in Texas.
Influenza Vaccine
The PISD agrees with the CDC's recommendation that healthy children aged 6 months up through their 5th birthday, their close contacts (people who live with them), and out-of-home caregivers (nannies, daycare providers, etc.) should get a flu vaccine.
Meningococcal Vaccine
The PISD agrees with the CDC's recommendation of meningococcal vaccine for all 11 and 12 year olds.
This is current information on the increased risk of meningitis for children who receive cochlear implants.
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