Idaho school vaccine requirements, exemptions & schedule
United States · ID
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)
Idaho Code §39-4801 requires DTaP (5 doses), Polio (4 doses), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses), and Tdap (grade 7). Idaho has one of the most permissive exemption policies in the US — parents may claim medical, religious, or personal belief exemptions.
▶ 🏛 Private Schools
Idaho's immunization requirements apply equally to public and private schools.
▶ 👶 Daycare / Child Care
Licensed child-care facilities require DTaP, Polio, Hib, PCV (age-appropriate), MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A per Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
▶ 🎓 Postsecondary / University
Idaho public universities follow individual institutional policies. Boise State and University of Idaho require MMR (2 doses). Meningococcal vaccine recommended.
▶ 🏥 Healthcare Workers
Idaho follows CDC recommendations. Hepatitis B per OSHA standard. Influenza recommended. Idaho does not have state-level healthcare worker vaccination mandates.
📊 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) |
| 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 a signed statement from a licensed physician indicating the medical contraindication to the school. Sources differ on whether other clinicians may sign, so a licensed physician's signature is the safest choice. Confirm with the school or the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare before using another clinician. Idaho's Medical Freedom Act (Idaho Code 73-503) limits medical mandates by schools and refers to the school immunization statute (39-4801 to 39-4804). Confirm how these apply to your child's school with the school or the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Renewal: Per physician's recommendation.
Approving authority: Licensed physician (MD or DO); confirm before using another clinician
🔗 Idaho DHW School and Daycare Information (no state form) → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
🙏 Religious
AvailableFor religious beliefs
Documentation: Parent/guardian submits a signed written statement of objection to the school. The state exemption form may be used. Notarization not required. Idaho's Medical Freedom Act (Idaho Code 73-503) limits medical mandates by schools and refers to the school immunization statute (39-4801 to 39-4804). Confirm how these apply to your child's school with the school or the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Renewal: Not stated in the official sources we read. Check each school year and confirm with the school or health department.
Approving authority: Parent/guardian
🔗 Idaho DHW School and Daycare Information → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
✋ Personal Belief
AvailableFor philosophical or personal convictions
Documentation: Parent/guardian submits a signed written statement of objection on religious or other grounds to the school. The state exemption form may be used. Idaho's Medical Freedom Act (Idaho Code 73-503) limits medical mandates by schools and refers to the school immunization statute (39-4801 to 39-4804). Confirm how these apply to your child's school with the school or the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
Renewal: Not stated in the official sources we read. Check each school year and confirm with the school or health department.
Approving authority: Parent/guardian
🔗 Idaho DHW School and Daycare Information → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
🏠 Homeschool Information
Requirements
Idaho does not require immunization for homeschool students. Under Idaho Code §39-4801, immunization requirements apply to students 'attending any school in this state,' but Idaho homeschool statute §33-202 specifically exempts homeschool programs from being considered schools.
Reporting
No immunization reporting required for homeschool students.
Exemptions
Not applicable — homeschool students are exempt from school immunization requirements.
Notes
Idaho allows medical, religious, and personal belief exemptions for school-attending students. Homeschool students do not need exemptions as they are not covered by the statute.
🔗 Official Government Resources
📅 Recent Legislative & Policy Changes
2026-07-01
Idaho immunization data added to Parent Decision Center.
🔬 Related Vaccine Evidence Pages
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
▶ What vaccines are required for kindergarten and school in Idaho?
Idaho Code §39-4801 requires DTaP (5 doses), Polio (4 doses), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses), and Tdap (grade 7). Idaho has one of the most permissive exemption policies in the US — parents may claim medical, religious, or personal belief exemptions. Source: Idaho Department of Health & Welfare.
▶ What vaccines does Idaho require for daycare and preschool?
Licensed child-care facilities require DTaP, Polio, Hib, PCV (age-appropriate), MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A per Idaho Department of Health and Welfare.
▶ Does Idaho allow religious or personal-belief vaccine exemptions?
Idaho allows medical, religious and personal-belief exemptions. A state form may be used for non-medical exemptions, and a signed written statement is also accepted.
▶ How do I get a vaccine exemption in Idaho?
Medical: Submit a signed statement from a licensed physician indicating the medical contraindication to the school. Sources differ on whether other clinicians may sign, so a licensed physician's signature is the safest choice. Confirm with the school or the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare before using another clinician. Idaho's Medical Freedom Act (Idaho Code 73-503) limits medical mandates by schools and refers to the school immunization statute (39-4801 to 39-4804). Confirm how these apply to your child's school with the school or the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Religious: Parent/guardian submits a signed written statement of objection to the school. The state exemption form may be used. Notarization not required. Idaho's Medical Freedom Act (Idaho Code 73-503) limits medical mandates by schools and refers to the school immunization statute (39-4801 to 39-4804). Confirm how these apply to your child's school with the school or the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Personal-belief: Parent/guardian submits a signed written statement of objection on religious or other grounds to the school. The state exemption form may be used. Idaho's Medical Freedom Act (Idaho Code 73-503) limits medical mandates by schools and refers to the school immunization statute (39-4801 to 39-4804). Confirm how these apply to your child's school with the school or the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. Official forms and links for every state and province are in the exemption forms directory.
▶ What vaccines are required for college in Idaho?
Idaho public universities follow individual institutional policies. Boise State and University of Idaho require MMR (2 doses). Meningococcal vaccine recommended.