Parents

Protect your Family

Vaccines protect children from serious and deadly diseases. Protection from some vaccinations wears off over time, so to be fully protected, children require booster shots. Vaccinating before exposure to serious and life-threatening diseases is the best form of protection. Children who are not protected by vaccines may be more likely to catch serious diseases. Talk to your healthcare provider to ensure your family is up to date on all vaccinations. Help your student learn more about vaccines by ensuring their art submission includes important facts.

Check with your health care provider, local health department or FQHC to make sure you are up-to-date on your vaccinations. Some children may be eligible to receive vaccines at no cost through the Vaccines for Children Program. For program information and a list of locations, please visit their website.

Ask your health care provider about participating in the New Jersey Immunization Information System (NJIIS) to keep track of your child’s and your vaccines.  See here for more information.

New Jersey’s school immunization rules require students to receive a series of immunizations to attend school. Schools are required to enforce requirements, maintain records, and submit annual reports to state and local health departments.