This page will provide you with an overview of the required childhood immunizations, the recommended immunization schedule and Parent
letters for providers use. Immunizing children helps protect them from many serious diseases. Vaccines have worked well over the years
that some of these illnesses have become very rare. But many diseases still exist and immunizations are very important for keeping
children healthy. Child care providers are responsible for keeping track of children's immunization status. Use the Keep on Track
Immunization Chart to determine if a child is up to date on vaccines.
Use the Keep on Track Immunization Chart below to determine if a child is up to date on vaccines. Click below to download a copy of:
Parents or legal guardians have the right to choose not to immunize their child due to medical, religious or philosophical reasons.
Parents or legal guardians must sign the appropriate box on the back of the Certificate of Immunization Status form to exempt their
child from receiving required vaccines. There are risks when choosing against vaccination, such as becoming infected with a vaccine-preventable
disease if exposed to the illness. A child who is not fully immunized also may be excluded from attending school or child care during an outbreak
of a vaccine-preventable disease. The documents below are downloadable and can be customized for your use;
Child Care Health Program (CCHP) nurses can help review children's records and are available to answer questions.
Contact CCHP by phone at 425.339.5230 or by e-mail at askcchp@shd.snohomish.wa.gov.
