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West Virginia Immunization Law & Entry Requirements:

State Code and Administrative Rule:

 

• CS64-95 - Immunizations for School Entry
• West Virginia law pertaining to School Attendance, Health & Safety: WV State Code 18-28-2

Specific immunization entry requirements:

• Pre-K Entry
  
• School Entry
  
• 7th and 12th Grade Entry 
• College & University                                                     

Note:  West Virginia law does not allow for non-medical exemptions for school entry.

WV Board of Education Policy 2423-Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Regarding Flu Vaccination of High School Students
Policy 2423

Other important links: 

• HIPAA School Question
• HIPAA Fact Sheet from the CDC
• Legal Opinion regarding HIPAA and public health reporting requirements

If you have any questions regarding the School or Childcare recommendations listed, please contact the Division of Immunization Services at 1-800-642-3634.