Immunizations

Immunization Information

Minnesota statutes 121A.15 and Minnesota rules Part 4604.0400 require that all children who are enrolled in a Minnesota school be immunized before starting school. These requirements can be waived only for medical reasons or if you are conscientiously opposed to a particular immunization.

Students will not be able to attend school or receive their school class assignments/schedule until we receive one of the following:

A month-day-year record of required immunizations, signed and submitted by a parent/guardian
A signed statement from a physician or clinic stating the child has had at least one dose of each vaccine and is in the process of completing the series
A notarized statement of conscientious objection or a physician's signature stating a medical exemption to vaccination

Medication and Treatment Authorization Forms

Immunization Forms

Health Inventory Forms

Required Immunizations

Lakeville Area Schools is one of many school districts throughout the state of Minnesota that participates in the No Shots-No School Program. This program (which follows state law Minnesota statutes 121A.15 and Minnesota rules Part 4604.0400) has schools and local clinics working together to see that all students in our district are properly immunized before starting school in the fall. The program provides barrier-free access to immunizations for families without insurance and/or a family clinic. Check now with your family doctor or clinic to see if your child(ren) has all the immunizations required for their age level. If you have questions or do not have insurance, contact the nurse at your child’s school for assistance. Leave a message and phone number where you can be reached and the nurse will get back to you as soon as possible.

Immunization Exemption

If you do not wish to have your child(ren) immunized due to medical or conscientious reasons you can pick up an exemption form at your child’s school. Fill out the form, including the reason for exemption. Have the form notarized and then return it to the school your child(ren) will be attending in the fall.

Immunization Clinics

Dakota County offers immunization clinics for persons 18 years of age and younger. These clinics are an affordable opportunity for those families who may not have health coverage for their child’s immunizations.

Dakota County Western Service Center
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN, 55124
952-891-7500
Website for Dakota County Public Health

Other Vaccine Information

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by infection with the Hepatitis A virus. This vaccination is now recommended for all children at one year of age. Individuals who travel to countries with high or intermediate prevalence of Hepatitis A, such as Central or South America, Mexico, Asia, Africa, or Eastern Europe are also recommended to receive the Hepatitis A vaccination. It is also recommended that individuals receive the Hepatitis A Vaccine if you live in an area where the prevalence of the disease is high. Hepatitis A vaccine is given in two doses, 6 months apart from each other.

Human Papillomavirus

Human Papillomavirus [HPV] is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the United States. Most HPV infections don’t cause any symptoms, and go away on their own. However HPV can cause cervical cancer in women. Cervical cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer among women in the world. Cervical Cancer can be prevented with the three dose series of the HPV vaccine. HPV vaccine is routinely recommended for girls 11-12 year of age.

Meningitis

Bacterial Meningitis is a serious illness; an infection of fluid surrounding the brain and the spinal cord. Anyone at any age can get it, but it is most common in infants and others with medical conditions. College freshmen living in close contact in dormitories have been found to have an increased risk of getting meningitis. This vaccine is routinely recommended for all children between 11-12 years at their seventh grade physical or for older adolescents.

Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

Pertussis causes severe coughing spells, vomiting and disturbed sleep. In 2004 there were more than 25,000 cases of pertussis in the United States. More than 8,000 of these cases were among adolescents and more than 7,000 were among adults. Up to 2 in 100 adolescents and 5 in 100 adults were hospitalized or had complications related to pertussis. The additive of pertussis is recommended when students receive their tetanus and diphtheria booster between the ages of 11-12 years of age. Remember, these are not required for school entry. We are sharing information provided about Vaccine Recommendations from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] to keep students healthy for a lifetime. Please talk to your health care provider about indications for your child.

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