Every student attending school in North Carolina must receive the  following immunizations at the age required by law.  The parent must  provide the immunization record to the school no later than 30 days after the child starts.  The following is a list of the minimum immunization requirements:

5 DPT/DTaP/DT   5th dose not required if 4th dose given on or after 4th   birthday

4 Polio   1 dose must be after 4th birthday

1 HIB   Given or or after 1st birthday and before 5th birthday.  Not required after 5th birthday

2 MMR 1st dose given or or after 1st birthday

3 Hepatitis B 3rd dose not to be given before 24 weeks of age

2 Varicella   

Here are a few reminders of things you can to do help prevent the transmission of communicable diseases:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

• Stay home when you are sick.

• If your child is sick please keep them home follow the guidance listed on this quick screening guide for parents.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• If a tissue is not available we encourage sneezing into a sleeve or elbow.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

Visit the CDC Updates or visit:

• Cabarrus Health Alliance/La Alianza de Salud

           Coronavirus Information Page