Extra: Vaccinations for Children

The following schedules list the recommended vaccinations for certain age groups. If your child has missed any shots, consult the catch-up schedule and check with your doctor or health department about getting back on track.

Click any of the following links for the most current vaccination recommendations for your child:

→ Immunizations for Babies - a chart focusing on vaccinations for children aged 0-12 months.
→ Child and Teen Vaccinations - a chart outlining vaccination recommendations for children and teens.
→ 11-19 year olds - a chart focusing solely on the vaccination needs of pre-teens and teens.

Back to School:
For a chart of the required vaccines for childcare and school attendance, click here.

We can help ensure your child has all the required vaccines for school attendance. Visit or contact your your county health department to find out if any new vaccinations are required or recommended, or for instructions on obtaining a copy of your child's shot record.

Important Note! The vaccination requirements for children in Georgia changed in 2007! Is your child up to date?
Vaccine requirements have been expanded for children in Georgia to better protect them against many diseases. The Georgia Department of Human Resources Board recently approved the additions, following the recommendations of several physician advisory committees. The new rules took effect July 1, 2007, and will affect all children attending childcare, Pre-K, Head Start and school facilities.

Summary of new requirements for children enrolled in childcare facilities (including Head Start and Pre-K):
-If your child is under five (5) years of age, he must have protection against pneumococcal disease. He will need the Pneumococcal Conjugate vaccine (PCV). The number of doses needed will depend on the child’s age.
-If your child was born on or after January 1, 2006 and attends childcare facilities (including Pre-K), he must have
two (2) doses of Hepatitis A (Hep A) vaccine or laboratory proof of immunity.
-Contact your childcare facility about your child’s Certificate of Immunization (Form3231) and the expiration date. When the certificate expires, he will be required to meet the new immunization requirements.
-If your child is currently enrolled in a 4-year-old pre-K program and has a certificate marked as “Complete for
School,” he may need to obtain the 2nd doses of Varicella and Mumps vaccines and will need to submit documentation of meeting the new requirements on the Georgia Certificate of Immunization upon entry to school (5-year-old kindergarten).

Summary of new requirements for children entering 6th grade:
-Have two (2) doses of Measles vaccine, two (2) doses of Mumps vaccine, and one (1) dose of Rubella vaccine or laboratory proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps or Rubella.
-Have two (2) doses of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine or documentation of disease or laboratory proof of immunity. At the time your child entered school only one (1) dose of this vaccine was required.

If you have questions about the new requirements, read this list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers. You may also contact your county health department or your child's healthcare provider. Be sure to retain a copy of your child’s immunizations from your doctor or health department in case of an emergency.

WWW Address: http://www.gachd.org/extra/vaccinations_for_children.php