Immunization Requirements
State law requires children to be immunized against certain vaccine-preventable diseases to attend school in Texas. Getting your child vaccinated protects your child's health and that of the community.
Students cannot attend school without the appropriate documentation for the required vaccines or a valid exemption. (Texas Administrative Code §97.63)
Immunization Exemptions
Medical:
Reasons of Conscience (including religious beliefs):
Because the student had the disease:
Immunity by Lab Result (Titer):
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Varicella (chickenpox)
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
For students requesting conscience objection of immunization, a written request must be submitted to:
Texas Department of Health (Bureau of Immunization and Pharmacy Support) 1100 W. 49th Street Austin, TX 78756
(800) 252-9152
To apply online, please visit https://co-request.dshs.texas.gov/
