Nevada school vaccine requirements, exemptions & schedule
United States · NV
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)
Nevada Revised Statutes §392.435 and Nevada Administrative Code 441A.755 require DTaP (5 doses), Polio (4 doses), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses), Tdap (grade 7), and Meningococcal (grades 7 and 12). Nevada is one of the few states that explicitly requires immunization proof for homeschool students in statute.
▶ 🏛 Private Schools
Nevada law requires all schools, including private, to verify immunization status. NRS §392.435 specifically includes homeschool programs in the immunization requirement.
▶ 👶 Daycare / Child Care
Licensed child-care facilities require DTaP, Polio, Hib, PCV, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A per Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health regulations.
▶ 🎓 Postsecondary / University
Nevada System of Higher Education requires MMR (2 doses) and Tdap for all students. Meningococcal vaccine required or signed waiver for residential students.
▶ 🏥 Healthcare Workers
Nevada healthcare facilities 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) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and by the parent/guardian to the school.
Renewal: According to the provider's determination.
Approving authority: Licensed physician (MD or DO) or APRN
🔗 Preschool-12th Grade Medical Immunization Exemption Certificate (V2 08/23) → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
🙏 Religious
AvailableFor religious beliefs
Documentation: Parent/guardian completes the form and submits to the school. No notarization required.
Renewal: Annually, on the enrollment schedule set by the school district, charter school or private school.
Approving authority: Parent/guardian
🔗 Preschool-12th Grade Religious Immunization Exemption Certificate → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
✋ Personal Belief
Not AvailableFor philosophical or personal convictions
🏠 Homeschool Information
Requirements
Nevada requires homeschool students to comply with immunization requirements. Under Nevada Revised Statutes §392.435, students 'enrolled in a public school, private school, or homeschool program' must provide proof of immunization. This is one of the few states that explicitly extends the requirement to homeschool students in statute.
Reporting
Homeschool families must include immunization records or exemption forms with the annual Notice of Intent to Homeschool submitted to the local school district.
Exemptions
Medical and religious exemptions available. Nevada NRS §392.437 allows religious exemption — parent must submit a written statement to the school district. No philosophical/personal belief exemption. Medical exemption requires licensed physician statement.
Notes
Nevada is one of the most explicit states in requiring homeschool immunization compliance. The NRS §392.435 language specifically includes 'homeschool program.' However, enforcement varies by county, and many districts do not actively enforce the requirement against homeschool families.
🔗 Official Government Resources
📅 Recent Legislative & Policy Changes
2026-07-01
Nevada 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 Nevada?
Nevada Revised Statutes §392.435 and Nevada Administrative Code 441A.755 require DTaP (5 doses), Polio (4 doses), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses), Tdap (grade 7), and Meningococcal (grades 7 and 12). Nevada is one of the few states that explicitly requires immunization proof for homeschool students in statute. Source: Nevada Division of Public & Behavioral Health.
▶ What vaccines does Nevada require for daycare and preschool?
Licensed child-care facilities require DTaP, Polio, Hib, PCV, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A per Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health regulations.
▶ Does Nevada allow religious or personal-belief vaccine exemptions?
Nevada allows medical and religious exemptions; personal-belief exemptions are not available.
▶ How do I get a vaccine exemption in Nevada?
Medical: Submit form signed by a licensed physician (MD/DO) or advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) and by the parent/guardian to the school. Religious: Parent/guardian completes the form and submits to the school. No notarization required. Official forms and links for every state and province are in the exemption forms directory.
▶ What vaccines are required for college in Nevada?
Nevada System of Higher Education requires MMR (2 doses) and Tdap for all students. Meningococcal vaccine required or signed waiver for residential students.