Vermont · Immunization Records

Which immunization records Vermont schools ask for — and how to have them ready.

Vermont school enrollment requires documented proof of immunization under 18 V.S.A. §1121, administered by the Vermont Department of Health. This page covers the exact records schools require, how to access the Vermont Immunization Registry (IMR), and what the 7th-grade Tdap checkpoint means for families in Burlington, South Burlington, Essex, and Rutland.

Last verified: September 4, 2026

The Records

1. Immunization certificate — 18 V.S.A. §1121

Under 18 V.S.A. §1121, no child may attend a Vermont public or independent school without documented evidence of required immunizations or an approved exemption. The Vermont Department of Health maintains the Vermont Immunization Registry (IMR).

Required immunization records for Vermont school entry:

DTaP/Tdap — 5 doses (4 doses if 4th given at age 4+)
IPV (Polio) — 4 doses (3 doses if 3rd given at age 4+)
MMR — 2 doses (both on or after 1st birthday)
Hepatitis B — 3 doses
Varicella — 2 doses (or documented history of disease)

7th-grade checkpoint: Students entering 7th grade need a Tdap booster (on or after 10th birthday). Schedule in spring so the updated registry record is ready before fall registration.

Source: 18 V.S.A. §1121; Vermont Department of Health — Immunization Program, accessed September 4, 2026

2. Vermont Immunization Registry (IMR)

The Vermont Immunization Registry (IMR) tracks immunization records for children vaccinated in Vermont. Healthcare providers report doses to the registry. Your child's provider can access the IMR and print a current immunization history for school enrollment.

How to get your child's immunization record:

Through your child's provider — any Vermont pediatrician or family medicine provider can access the IMR and print a current certificate.
Through the Vermont Department of Health — contact the Immunization Program for record lookups if you're between providers.
For out-of-state transfers — bring all prior vaccination documentation to your first Vermont provider appointment. The provider verifies dose dates and enters valid out-of-state doses into the IMR.

Source: Vermont Department of Health — Immunization Registry, accessed September 4, 2026

3. Beyond the immunization certificate

The immunization registry stores what was administered — but it doesn't hold your child's growth charts, allergy records, specialist notes, or records from another state. Parents still need a way to keep all of it together, especially when switching providers or transferring between Vermont school districts.

Records to keep alongside immunizations:

Well-child visit summaries with growth percentiles and developmental notes
Health examination form (required for school entry)
Allergy documentation and action plans
Specialist records, referrals, and any diagnoses
Vision and dental screening results
IEP, 504 plan, or special education documentation
Current medications list with dosages

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Exemptions

Vermont immunization exemptions

Vermont recognizes two types of exemptions under 18 V.S.A. §1121:

Medical exemption — written statement from a licensed physician.
Religious exemption — written statement from a parent or guardian.

Vermont eliminated the philosophical exemption in 2016 (Act 157). For official exemption forms, contact the Vermont Department of Health or your child's school.

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