Georgia Law requires
that all children (up to 19 years) entering
school must be age-appropriately immunized according
to the rules and regulations established by
the Department of Human Resources (DHR).
Children
are now required to be age-appropriate immunized
against each of these diseases:
- Hepatitis
B
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
- Pertussis
- Haemophilus
Influenza Type B
|
- Polio
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Varicella
|
All students,
regardless of grade and including out state
students, must have the DHR immunization certificate
3231 on file unless any of the following situations
exist:
- Medical
exemption authorized by a medical doctor (to
be reviewed and renewed annually).
- Conflict
with religious beliefs verified by parents/guardians
notarized affidavit.
- Waiver
of 30 calendar days granted by the principal.
For more
information on immunizations, go to
OR
Call the
CDC National Immunization Program and Hotline
at 800-232-2522. CDC Spanish-Language Hotline
800-232-0233.
Please
see the Recommended Childhood
Immunization Schedule United States, 2005 |
