These immunizations are required by West Virginia state law for entry into Kanawha County Schools:
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DTaP/DTP - Four doses required. One dose must be after the 4th birthday
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Polio - Three doses required. One dose must be after the 4th birthday
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Measles, Mumps and Rubella - Two doses. The first one must be after the 1st birthday
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Varicella (Chicken Pox) - Two doses. The first one must be after the 1st birthday
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Hepatitis B - Three doses. The last dose must be after the age of 6 months
Medical Exemptions
Medical exemptions from these required immunizations must state the specific vaccines exempted, the medical reason that the immunizations cannot be given, whether the exemption is temporary or permanent, and the date temporary exemptions must be reevaluated. Any parent or guardian wishing to receive a medical exemption for immunization must follow the process from the WV Office of Epidemiology & Prevention Services, available here: https://oeps.wv.gov/Pages/Medical-Exemptions-Information.aspx. If you are unable to access the form here, your school administration or school nurse can assist.