Preschool and childcare vaccines required by the State of Washington
Your child will need certain vaccines to attend daycare or school, according to Washington state law. Based on the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), all children must receive the required doses they are eligible for prior to starting school.
Children who have not completed the entire series before the start of school will be granted conditional status. This means they will be allowed to attend school if they continue to get the remaining doses within 30 calendar days of the recommended immunization catch-up schedule.
The Washington State Department of Health provides up-to-date vaccine information (PDF) for parents or caregivers enrolling children in preschool or daycare. Additionally, you can school-age vaccines (PDF) required by the State of Washington.
Pierce County
Looking for a COVID-19 vaccine near you? Use this handy Pierce County vaccine finder.
Pierce County School Immunization Data provides information about vaccination rates in your child’s school.
The Pierce County Immunization Coalition provides education about immunization to all Pierce County residents.
Visit the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department for more information about children’s immunizations.
Washington State
The Washington State Immunization Information System (IIS) (PDF) is a lifetime registry that keeps track of immunization records for people of all ages. The system is a secure, web-based tool for healthcare providers and schools. The IIS connects people who receive, administer, record, and order vaccines in Washington.
Keep up with the latest state immunization data from the Washington State Department of Health.
National
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides information on the vaccines recommended during pregnancy and throughout your child’s life.