Georgia requires students to be immunized against measles, mumps, polio, rubella, whooping cough, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B, haemophilus influenza, and varicella. Changes in Georgia law now require the following:

Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten

• The pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) for children five years of age or younger. The number of doses needed will depend on the child’s age.
• A second dose of the varicella (chicken pox) vaccine or provide laboratory proof of immunity
• A second dose of the mumps vaccine
• Two doses of the Hepatitis A vaccine or provide laboratory proof of immunity (for children born on or after January 1, 2006)

Students entering Sixth Grade

• Two doses of measles vaccine
• Two doses of mumps vaccine
• One dose of rubella vaccine (or laboratory proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps or Rubella)
• Two doses of the varicella (chicken pox) vaccine or provide proof of immunity documented by a physician

A Certificate of Immunization (DHR Form 3231) is required as proof of the immunizations. This form is available from a physician or the health department. Click here for a list of local health departments and their service hours. Some of the centers offer Saturday and extended evening hours. 

Please see a physician or visit a Fulton County health department near you if your child has not received all of the required immunizations. This is important in order to prevent any delay in registering your child for school.

If you have any questions about these vaccines or your child’s immunization status, please contact your physician or the Fulton County Department of Health and Wellness at 404-730-4023.