Georgia school vaccine requirements, exemptions & schedule
United States · GA
Last updated: 2026-11-01
💉 Vaccination Schedule
2 months
4 months
6 months
May be given at 6–18 months
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Hib Dose 3Depending on product
(opens in a new tab) 💉 PCV (Pneumococcal) Dose 3 (opens in a new tab) 💉 Rotavirus Dose 3Depending on product
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Hepatitis B Dose 36–18 months
(opens in a new tab) 💉 Influenza AnnualFrom 6 months annually
(opens in a new tab) 💉 COVID-19 Per current guidanceFrom 6 months
(opens in a new tab)12–15 months
15–18 months
4–6 years
11–12 years
🏫 School & Institutional Requirements
▶ 🏫 Public Schools (K–12)
Georgia Department of Public Health Rules 511-2-2 require DTaP (5 doses), Polio (4 doses), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses), and Tdap (grade 7). Meningococcal (MenACWY) required for students age 11+, with booster at 16.
▶ 🏛 Private Schools
Georgia law requires all schools, including private schools, to annually file immunization certificates with the county health department.
▶ 👶 Daycare / Child Care
Licensed child-care facilities require DTaP, Polio, Hib, PCV (age-appropriate), MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A.
▶ 🎓 Postsecondary / University
Georgia public university system requires MMR (2 doses), Varicella (2 doses or proof of disease), Tdap, and Hepatitis B. Meningococcal vaccine recommended for students living in residence halls.
▶ 🏥 Healthcare Workers
Georgia follows CDC guidelines. Hepatitis B vaccination required per OSHA bloodborne pathogen standard. Influenza vaccination strongly recommended.
📊 Required Vaccines by Setting
| DTaP / Tdap | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Hepatitis A | — | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Hepatitis B | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Hib | — | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Influenza | — | — | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Meningococcal | ✓ | — | ✓ | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| MMR | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| PCV (Pneumococcal) | — | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Polio (IPV) | ✓ | ✓ | — | View → (opens in a new tab) |
| Varicella | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | View → (opens in a new tab) |
📝 Vaccine Exemptions
🏥 Medical
AvailableFor medical contraindications
Documentation: Submit form completed by a licensed physician (MD/DO) to the school on the Georgia Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231).
Renewal: Valid for one year. May be reissued each year until the physician determines the immunization can be given safely.
Approving authority: Licensed physician (MD or DO)
🔗 Policy Guide 3231INS: Standards for Certificates of Immunization (Form 3231) → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
🙏 Religious
AvailableFor religious beliefs
Documentation: Parent/guardian must sign and notarize the affidavit and submit it to the school.
Renewal: Does not expire. A notarized affidavit (DPH Form 2208) stays on file and does not need annual renewal.
Approving authority: Parent/guardian (with notarization)
🔗 Affidavit of Religious Objection to Immunization (DPH Form 2208) → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
✋ Personal Belief
Not AvailableFor philosophical or personal convictions
🏠 Homeschool Information
Requirements
Georgia does not require immunization for homeschool students. Under Georgia Code §20-2-771, immunization requirements apply to students 'attending any school or facility,' but Georgia's homeschool statute (§20-2-690) defines homeschool programs as distinct from 'schools' for immunization purposes.
Reporting
No immunization reporting required for homeschool students.
Exemptions
Not applicable — homeschool students are not subject to school immunization requirements.
Notes
Georgia Department of Public Health guidance confirms that homeschool students are not subject to school immunization requirements.
🔗 Official Government Resources
📅 Recent Legislative & Policy Changes
2026-07-01
Georgia immunization data added to Parent Decision Center.
🔬 Related Vaccine Evidence Pages
Each card links to the full VaccineDataNavigator evidence page — including clinical trials, data, pharmacovigilance, ingredients, and references.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
▶ What vaccines are required for kindergarten and school in Georgia?
Georgia Department of Public Health Rules 511-2-2 require DTaP (5 doses), Polio (4 doses), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses), and Tdap (grade 7). Meningococcal (MenACWY) required for students age 11+, with booster at 16. Source: Georgia Department of Public Health.
▶ What vaccines does Georgia require for daycare and preschool?
Licensed child-care facilities require DTaP, Polio, Hib, PCV (age-appropriate), MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A.
▶ Does Georgia allow religious or personal-belief vaccine exemptions?
Georgia allows medical and religious exemptions; personal-belief exemptions are not available. Religious exemption requires notarized affidavit.
▶ How do I get a vaccine exemption in Georgia?
Medical: Submit form completed by a licensed physician (MD/DO) to the school on the Georgia Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231). Religious: Parent/guardian must sign and notarize the affidavit and submit it to the school. Official forms and links for every state and province are in the exemption forms directory.
▶ What vaccines are required for college in Georgia?
Georgia public university system requires MMR (2 doses), Varicella (2 doses or proof of disease), Tdap, and Hepatitis B. Meningococcal vaccine recommended for students living in residence halls.