According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, vaccines can lower your chance of getting certain diseases. Vaccines work with your body’s natural defenses to help you safely develop immunity to disease. This lowers your chances of getting certain diseases and suffering from their complications.

The state of West Virginia requires vaccinations at certain age levels. View the requirements in the links below.

• Requirements for new enterers kindergarten through grade twelve

• Requirements for PreK entry

• Requirements for 7th and 12th graders

• How to apply for a Medical Exemption