General Information
By law, Sulphur Springs ISD must have an immunization record for each student on file. These records should be up-to-date at the time of registration. Records must show the month, day and year of each dose of vaccine and must be validated by a physician’s signature or a public health clinic card. Records must also have the student’s name and date of birth on the record. Children entering Sulphur Springs ISD for the first time must present written verification of the required immunizations at the time of enrollment.
Required Immunizations
Required Immunizations vary by grade level. Click on the link below to see a complete list of requirements for each grade level.
To see what your student may need, please click here.
For more information about vaccine-preventable diseases, you may read the Vaccine Information Statements from the CDC.
Submit Immunizations
Parents can provide a copy of their child’s immunization records by:
- Emailing their campus nurse
- Providing the copy to the front office
- Sending a copy with their student to turn in to the campus
Additional Immunizations Recommended for Children and Adolescents
In addition to the required immunizations for school attendance for each grade level, the Texas Department of State Health Services and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have made additional vaccine recommendations for children and adolescents for added protection against dangerous and potentially life-threatening diseases.
- Influenza Vaccine:
- More information from the CDC
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Currently, the HPV vaccine is not required for school or daycare attendance in Texas. It may be recommended by your physician.
- Vaccine Information Statement from the CDC – English or Español
Chart of recommended immunizations for different age groups.
Free / Low-Cost Immunization Clinics
Exemptions to Immunization Requirements
The State of Texas does allow for exemptions to the immunization requirements based on medical need or reason of conscience; however, both types of exemptions require proper documentation. Visit the Texas Department of State Health Services school immunization page for more information about immunization exemptions. Regarding exemptions related to religious and/or reasons of conscience: please note that in accordance with state law, SSISD can only accept exemption affidavits issued by the State of Texas. Affidavits issued from other states are not permissible for enrollment/attendance. The parent/guardian must provide an original, notarized Texas affidavit before school enrollment/attendance is permitted. Please contact your school nurse for additional information.