Immunizations provide a shield of protection from dangerous diseases. Children in schools and in childcare settings should be immunized to protect themselves and others from diseases such as measles, whooping cough, meningitis, and chicken pox. Talk to your doctor or call the Immunization Clinic about any questions you might have about immunizations. Immunizations required for school entry NORTH CAROLINA LAW REQUIRES CHILDREN TO BE VACCINATED FOR CERTAIN DISEASES. CHILDREN MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED VACCINES BEFORE THEY MAY ENTER SCHOOL. (NC LAW GS 130A 152) Immunizations that infants and toddlers need for childcare. New Immunization Requirements Immunizations requirements for Kindergarteners Immunization requirements for 7th graders Immunization requirements for 12th graders A meningococcal conjugate booster is now required Learn more about immunizations for Infants & Toddlers Kids Going into Kindergarten 7th Graders Older Teens & Beyond Immunizations for School For More Information: Immunize NC: Children www.cdc.gov/vaccines www.chop.edu/vaccine Childhood Immunizations in Buncombe County Compared to other counties in NC, Buncombe County has a high rate of children who are not fully immunized. Communities with high rates of people not fully immunized are at risk of outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. That is why it is important to talk to your doctor and make sure you and your child are fully immunized. Immunizations protect you, your loved ones and our community from vaccine preventable diseases. Click the link for an informational form regarding immunization exemption at childcares or schools in Buncombe County. Call us at 828-250-5096 with any questions you might have about immunizations.