Immunization Requirements

No Shots, No School
To go to school in Minnesota, students must show they've received the required immunizations and an immunization record must be on file at school. Parents may file a medical exemption signed by a health care provider or a conscientious objection signed by parent/guardian and notarized.

Forms
Immunization Record Form (PDF Version)

Immunization Requirements
You can download the "Are Your Kids Ready for School?" table that shows which shots are needed and by when.

Shots for pneumococcal disease are also recommended for children under 5 years of age but are not required for school.  All children should be protected by hepatitis B shots - not just those required to have them by law.

Child Health Clinic
The Dakota County Child Health Clinic provides regular health exams and immunizations to well infants, children and teens in Dakota County. Immunizations are provided on a sliding fee scale. There is no fee if your child has been accepted into a Minnesota Health Care Program such as Medical Assistance (MA) or MinnesotaCare. If your child is enrolled in a PMAP, Dakota County Public Health will bill your PMAP provider.
Phone: (952) 891-7526

More information about immunization requirements can be found at the state Department of Health Web site.

To schedule immunizations, contact your child's physician or health care provider.