MA Immunization Requirements for School Entry

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For the 2020-21 school year, new immunization requirements for meningococcal vaccine will be in place for school entry for grade 7 and 11. The flyer, New Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine (MenACWY) Requirement for School Entry, answers frequently asked questions about the new requirement.

Code of MA Regulations 105 CMR 229.000 dictates that all students in the Commonwealth must be immunized before attending any public or private preschool, elementary school, secondary school or postsecondary institution. This ensures community health and prevents the spread of preventable diseases.