Aug. 29, 2022

Add immunizations to your back-to-school checklist

With the first day of school around the corner, now is a great time to make sure your family is up-to-date on immunizations.

Immunizations are free for all children younger than 19 in Washington state. Health insurance is not required.

Vaccines are safe and protect children from a wide range of diseases like measles, mumps, tetanus, chickenpox, whooping cough, and hepatitis. 

Childhood immunization rates dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is especially important to get our families caught up on vaccination this year so we can prevent diseases from spreading in our community. 

Learn about the vaccines recommended for children by age group. Find information about immunizations needed for school and childcare attendance. 

CHILD IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULES Learn about immunizations recommended for children in different age groups. If you are unsure which immunizations your family needs, reach out to your healthcare provider.

How to check immunization records

There are several ways to check you family's immunization records: 

• Contact your primary healthcare provider. 
• Use the MyIR portal to access records online. 
• Visit a local pharmacy or clinic. 
• Contact Kitsap Public Health District: 
  • Stop by our office from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 345 6th Street, Suite 300, in Bremerton. 
  • Email: immunizations@kitsappublichealth.org
  • Call: 360-728-2007

Find immunizations near you

• Contact your family's healthcare provider to make an appointment.
• Contact a pharmacy near you. 
• If you need more help, contact Peninsula Community Health Services at 360-377-3776.

COVID-19 VACCINATION: COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for everyone ages 6 months old and older. For information about COVID-19 vaccination, visit our website, email immunizations@kitsappublichealth.org, or call us at 360-728-2007. 

Thank you!

Thank you for keeping your family up to date on immunizations. Together, we can protect our families, schools, and community!