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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-appropriately immunized against each of these diseases: Hepatitis B, Polio, Diphtheria, Measles, Tetanus, Mumps, Pertussis, Rubella, Haemophilus Influenza Type B, and Varicella.
Effective with the 1994-1995 school year, for entrance into grade six in Georgia schools, a child must have a total of two measles containing vaccines administered on or after the child's first birthday and at least 30 days apart. This requirement will remain in effect through the 2005-2006 school year. Georgia DHR Form 3189 is acceptable for showing the additional MMR immunization for incoming sixth graders.
Effective with the 2001-2002 school year, for entrance into grade six in Georgia schools, a child must have one dose of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine on or after the first birthday or two doses (administered a minimum or 28 days apart) if the first dose was given at 13 years or older, or proof of immunity (i.e. already had disease) from a private physician or local health department. Georgia DHR Form 3189 is acceptable for showing the additional varicella immunization status for incoming sixth graders.
In addition to the immunization certificate, Georgia also mandates that children entering kindergarten or to a Georgia school for the first time, must have a certificate of eye, ear, and dental examination (Georgia DHR form 3300). This certificate can be obtained from a private physician or local health department. Appointments may be scheduled by calling the Martinez/Evans Health Department at 868-3330; Harlem/Grovetown Health Department at 556-3727; or Appling Health Department at 541-1318. |
