Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine Requirement:  Effective July 1, 2021

Effective July 1, 2021, children 16 years of age and older, who are entering the 11th grade (including new entrants), must have received one booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4), unless their initial dose was administered on or after their 16th birthday.   All vaccinations must be up-to-date before attending the first day of school. Be sure to provide an updated immunization record to your child's school. Please read the attached letter from the Ga Dept of Public Health for further details. 

Why does my child need the MCV4?  

Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial illness that affects the brain and the spinal cord. Meningitis can cause shock, coma and death within hours of the first symptoms. To help protect your children and others from meningitis, Georgia law requires students be vaccinated against this disease, unless the child has an exemption.

Letters:

DPH Required Meningococcal conjugate vaccine

(Spanish version)

For more information on MCV4 and other vaccinations:

 Ga School Vaccines & Updates