State Immunization Information-In a letter with the subject "NEW STATE IMMUNIZATION RULES AND CERTIFICATES," The Tennessee Department of Health (TDOH) has issued new immunization rules and is issuing a new official certificate that is required for entry into school effective July 1, 2010. All newly required vaccines are routinely recommended for all children. Most children should have already received them.
Immunization Requirement Summary: Tennessee Department of Health Rule 1200-14-1-.29

~~ There will now be only one official TDOH certificate of immunization that must be filled out by medical providers for delivery to schools prior to entry of their
child into pre-school, Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 7th grade, or as a new student. This form
will only be available from a private healthcare provider or local health department.

~~ Children entering the 7th Grade, who are already enrolled, must show proof of two new immunizations. See below.

1. For 7th grade students already enrolled in Tennessee schools, only proof of the two new immunizations is required on the new immunization certificate. 

Summary: Tennessee Immunization Requirements (TDOH 1200-14-1-29)

2. Children entering 7th Grade
**New Immunization Requirements
***Tetanus-diphtheria
***pertussis booster (Tdap)
***History of Chickenpox (varicella) OR 2 doses of vaccine

If you have any additional questions, please contact:
Cindy Hogg, RN, BSN
Director
Health Services
Le Bonheur
Health Schools-Tipton County
Tipton County Board of Education
(901) 837-5600
CHogg@tipton-county.com E-Mail