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Aug 4, 2023

Add immunizations to your back-to-school checklist

With the first day of school around the corner, now is a great time to make sure your family is up-to-date on vaccines.


Immunizations are free for all Washington children younger than 19. Health insurance is not required.


Vaccines are safe and help protect children from a wide range of diseases like measles, mumps, tetanus, chickenpox, whooping cough, and hepatitis. 


Childhood immunization rates dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic. It's important to catch up on missed check-ups an immunizations so we can keep our families and our community as healthy as possible heading into the fall and winter. 


What vaccines does my child need?


✔️ Learn about vaccines recommended by age group.

✔️ Find information about vaccines required for school and childcare attendance. 


How to check immunization records


There are several ways to check you family's immunization records: 



Find immunizations near you


There are many opportunities to take care of back-to-school immunizations. To find an appointment, you can:


  • Contact your family's healthcare provider.

  • Contact a pharmacy near you.

  • Contact your school to learn about back-to-school immunization events that might be planned.

    • To learn about more upcoming back-to-school events, contact:

  • Peninsula Community Health Services through web chat at pchsweb.org or 360-475-3099. 

  • Kitsap Public Health District's immunization team at immunizations@kitsappublichealth.org or 360-728-2007.


More resources



Thank you!


Thank you for keeping your family up to date on immunizations. Together we can protect our families, schools, and community!


Our vision: A safe and healthy Kitsap County for all.

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