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Polio Vaccine Requirements for Childcare and School (K–12)

Requirements are current as of May 2024

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Polio Vaccine Requirements for Childcare and School (K–12) as of May 2024

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An empty box in this table indicates a “NO” answer

Jurisdiction	CHILDCARE			SCHOOL
	Requirement?	Number of doses required*	Year first implemented	Requirement?	Grade(s) included	Number of doses required*	Year first implemented
Alabama	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Alaska	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Arizona	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Arkansas	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
California	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Colorado	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Connecticut	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Delaware	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
District of Columbia	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Florida	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Georgia	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Hawaii	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	3–4	longstanding
Idaho	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Illinois	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Indiana	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Iowa	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Kansas	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Kentucky	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Louisiana	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Maine	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Maryland	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Massachusetts	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Michigan	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Minnesota	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Mississippi	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Missouri	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Montana	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Nebraska	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Nevada	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
New Hampshire	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
New Jersey	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
New Mexico	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
New York	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
North Carolina	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
North Dakota	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Ohio	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Oklahoma	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Oregon	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Pennsylvania	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	3–4	longstanding
Rhode Island	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
South Carolina	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
South Dakota	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Tennessee	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Texas	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	3–4	longstanding
Utah	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Vermont	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Virginia	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Washington	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
West Virginia	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Wisconsin	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding
Wyoming	yes	age-appropriate	longstanding	yes	K–12	age-appropriate	longstanding

* Number of doses required depends on age at vaccination. Contact state health department for details.

This table was compiled by Immunize.org using information provided by state health departments. If you have updated information concerning this table, please call (651) 647-9009 or email admin@immunize.org.