Crossposted from Public Health Insider

School’s about more than math quizzes and book reports. It’s where kids go to play, grow, and build community. But where kids thrive, so do germs. Enter: vaccinations! Vaccinations are the body’s practice test for diseases like measles and whooping cough. That way, if the real thing shows up, kids’ immune systems know exactly what to do.

Vaccinations are required for school and child care.

Children entering school, child care, or other early learning programs are required to get certain vaccinations before they can start. Check the full list of requirements in multiple languages to make sure your child is up to date. Read more.