Whether your child is starting daycare or moving on to college, you'll find all the information needed for vaccinations required by Texas schools, regardless of age.
The state legislature determines Texas schools' and childcare facilities' immunization requirements. Texas Department of State Health Services sets the requirements and works with the Texas Education Agency to implement those requirements. These rules are meant to keep everyone healthy and prevent the spread of diseases.
The flu can still be a deadly disease. Texas DSHS has materials specifically created for daycare and childcare facilities on the signs, symptoms and risks of childhood flu. These materials and more available free of charge from Texas DSHS.