Wisconsin schools require documented proof of immunization under Wis. Stat. §252.04. Here is what the record must show, how to pull a complete history from the Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR), and how to avoid the most common gap families hit at kindergarten enrollment — the recently added Hepatitis A requirement.
Last verified: September 8, 2026
Wisconsin's official school immunization document is the Student Immunization Record DHS 140.05, published by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. This form — completed and signed by a licensed healthcare provider — documents all doses and must be on file before or at school enrollment.
Under Wis. Stat. §252.04, the following vaccinations must be documented for K–12 school entry:
Wisconsin's statewide immunization tracking system is the Wisconsin Immunization Registry (WIR). Healthcare providers, local health departments, and school nurses use WIR to verify a child's vaccination history. If your child has received care from a Wisconsin provider in the last several years, many of those doses are likely already in WIR.
There are two ways to access your child's WIR record:
Most Wisconsin providers have direct WIR access. A WIR printout can substitute for or supplement the DHS 140.05 in many situations. Ask at your child's next well-child visit.
County health departments can access WIR on your behalf. Find your Wisconsin county health department and request a WIR immunization history printout.
Wisconsin requires two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine for kindergarten school entry. This is a relatively recent addition to Wisconsin's school immunization requirements, and not all states require Hep A for school enrollment — so families arriving from out of state, or children who received early vaccination from a provider who didn't automatically include Hep A, may find their record incomplete.
The two Hep A doses are spaced at least 6 months apart. If your child only received one dose, the series needs to begin well before kindergarten enrollment. Check your child's immunization record early — at least 4–6 months before the start of school — to confirm Hep A status.
For questions about whether your child's Hepatitis A series is complete and what steps to take, consult your pediatrician. They can review your child's specific record against Wisconsin's requirements and advise on timing.
Source: Wisconsin DHS — School and Child Care Immunization; Wis. Stat. §252.04, accessed Aug 30, 2026
Ask your pediatrician or local health department to pull a WIR summary. Confirm every required dose is present, especially both Hepatitis A doses for kindergarten entry.
If WIR shows gaps, your child's doctor can advise on a catch-up schedule. Wisconsin law allows a 30-day conditional attendance period while catch-up vaccinations are in progress — but this requires documentation from the physician. Ask your school's health office for the specific policy.
Have your physician complete the Student Immunization Record DHS 140.05. Keep a copy before submitting to the school — you'll need it again if your child changes schools or enrolls in childcare.
Wisconsin school districts need immunization records on file before the first day. Contact your school's office to confirm whether there are additional district-specific forms beyond the DHS 140.05.
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Wisconsin recognizes medical, religious, and personal conviction exemptions from school immunization requirements under Wis. Stat. §252.04(3). Each type has distinct documentation requirements set by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services. For exemption forms and the official process, contact the Wisconsin Department of Health Services — Immunization Program.
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