Nebraska school vaccine requirements, exemptions & schedule
United States · NE
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)
Nebraska Revised Statutes §79-217 through §79-222 require DTaP (5 doses), Polio (4 doses), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses or proof of disease), and Tdap (grade 7+). Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Title 173 governs school immunization requirements.
▶ 🏛 Private Schools
Nebraska's immunization law applies to all schools including private and parochial. The law requires annual compliance reporting.
▶ 👶 Daycare / Child Care
Licensed child-care facilities require DTaP, Polio, Hib, PCV (age-appropriate), MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A per Nebraska child-care licensing regulations.
▶ 🎓 Postsecondary / University
University of Nebraska system requires MMR (2 doses). Meningococcal vaccine recommended per Nebraska's meningitis education law.
▶ 🏥 Healthcare Workers
Nebraska healthcare workers follow CDC guidelines. Hepatitis B per OSHA. Influenza vaccination 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 signed by a licensed physician (MD/DO), physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to the school.
Renewal: According to provider's statement.
Approving authority: MD, DO, PA, or NP
🔗 Medical Exemptions from Vaccination Required for School Attendance in Nebraska → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
🙏 Religious
AvailableFor religious beliefs
Documentation: Parent/guardian completes and notarizes the affidavit. Submit to school.
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 (with notarization)
🔗 Affidavit: Refusal of Immunization of Student for Religious Reasons → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
✋ Personal Belief
Not AvailableFor philosophical or personal convictions
🏠 Homeschool Information
Requirements
Nebraska does not require immunization for homeschool students. Under Nebraska Revised Statutes §79-217 through §79-222, immunization requirements apply to students 'enrolled in any school in this state,' but Nebraska homeschool law (Rule 13) does not classify homeschool programs as 'schools' for immunization purposes.
Reporting
No immunization reporting required for homeschool students.
Exemptions
Not applicable — homeschool students are exempt. Nebraska allows medical and religious exemptions for school-attending students (NRS §79-221).
Notes
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services guidance confirms that homeschool students are not required to submit immunization records.
🔗 Official Government Resources
📅 Recent Legislative & Policy Changes
2026-07-01
Nebraska 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 Nebraska?
Nebraska Revised Statutes §79-217 through §79-222 require DTaP (5 doses), Polio (4 doses), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses or proof of disease), and Tdap (grade 7+). Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Title 173 governs school immunization requirements. Source: Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services.
▶ What vaccines does Nebraska require for daycare and preschool?
Licensed child-care facilities require DTaP, Polio, Hib, PCV (age-appropriate), MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A per Nebraska child-care licensing regulations.
▶ Does Nebraska allow religious or personal-belief vaccine exemptions?
Nebraska allows medical and religious exemptions; personal-belief exemptions are not available. Religious exemption requires notarization.
▶ How do I get a vaccine exemption in Nebraska?
Medical: Submit form signed by a licensed physician (MD/DO), physician assistant, or nurse practitioner to the school. Religious: Parent/guardian completes and notarizes the affidavit. Submit to school. Official forms and links for every state and province are in the exemption forms directory.
▶ What vaccines are required for college in Nebraska?
University of Nebraska system requires MMR (2 doses). Meningococcal vaccine recommended per Nebraska's meningitis education law.