Oregon school vaccine requirements, exemptions & schedule
United States · OR
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)
Oregon Revised Statutes §433.267 and OAR 333-050 require DTaP (5 doses), Polio (4 doses), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses), Tdap (grades 7-12), and Hepatitis A (K-12). Oregon's non-medical exemption rates are historically among the highest in the nation, though legislative efforts have tried to tighten exemption rules (SB 895, 2015 requiring provider education for non-medical exemptions).
▶ 🏛 Private Schools
Oregon immunization law applies equally to public and private schools. Both types of schools have historically had similar exemption rates.
▶ 👶 Daycare / Child Care
Licensed child-care facilities require DTaP, Polio, Hib, PCV, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A per Oregon Early Learning Division child-care rules.
▶ 🎓 Postsecondary / University
Oregon public universities (OSU, UO, PSU) require MMR (2 doses). Meningococcal vaccine recommended for residential students.
▶ 🏥 Healthcare Workers
Oregon healthcare facilities follow CDC guidelines. Hepatitis B per OSHA. Influenza vaccination recommended; some facilities require it as condition of employment.
📊 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: A physician (MD, DO, or naturopathic physician, as defined on the form) or a local health department representative completes the Oregon Medical Exemption Form. The parent/guardian brings it to the school or child care, which submits it to the local health department for review. The local health department approves or denies the request.
Renewal: Permanent, or temporary until the date stated on the form. The local health department sets any review date.
Approving authority: Physician or local health department representative completes; local health department approves
🔗 Oregon Medical Exemption Form → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
🙏 Religious
AvailableFor religious beliefs
Documentation: Parent/guardian must either: (1) get a Vaccine Education Certificate signed by a health care practitioner after discussing vaccines, OR (2) complete the OHA online Vaccine Education Module and print the certificate. The education must have taken place within the past 12 months. Then fill out the nonmedical exemption section of the Certificate of Immunization Status form and submit both documents to the school.
Renewal: No annual renewal: once on file, the nonmedical exemption does not expire and can be transferred to a new school. New documentation may be needed when a child moves from child care to kindergarten.
Approving authority: Parent/guardian with education requirement
🔗 OHA Nonmedical Exemption page → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
✋ Personal Belief
AvailableFor philosophical or personal convictions
Documentation: Same process as religious exemption. Oregon uses one nonmedical exemption process: the nonmedical exemption section of the Certificate of Immunization Status form plus a Vaccine Education Certificate.
Renewal: No annual renewal: once on file, the nonmedical exemption does not expire and can be transferred to a new school. New documentation may be needed when a child moves from child care to kindergarten.
Approving authority: Parent/guardian with education requirement
🔗 OHA Nonmedical Exemption page → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
🏠 Homeschool Information
Requirements
Oregon does not require immunization for homeschool students. Under Oregon Revised Statutes §433.267, immunization requirements apply to students 'attending schools,' but Oregon Administrative Rule 581-021-0026 (home schooling regulation) does not include immunization among homeschool requirements. The Oregon Health Authority has confirmed homeschool students are not covered.
Reporting
No immunization reporting required for homeschool students. The notification of intent to homeschool does not include health records.
Exemptions
Not applicable — homeschool students are exempt. Oregon allows medical and non-medical (religious/philosophical) exemptions for school-attending students, but homeschool families do not need to file exemptions.
Notes
Oregon Department of Education and Oregon Health Authority guidance both confirm that homeschool students are not subject to school immunization requirements. Parents should still maintain records for personal reference.
🔗 Official Government Resources
📅 Recent Legislative & Policy Changes
2026-07-01
Oregon 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 Oregon?
Oregon Revised Statutes §433.267 and OAR 333-050 require DTaP (5 doses), Polio (4 doses), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses), Tdap (grades 7-12), and Hepatitis A (K-12). Oregon's non-medical exemption rates are historically among the highest in the nation, though legislative efforts have tried to tighten exemption rules (SB 895, 2015 requiring provider education for non-medical exemptions). Source: Oregon Health Authority.
▶ What vaccines does Oregon require for daycare and preschool?
Licensed child-care facilities require DTaP, Polio, Hib, PCV, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A per Oregon Early Learning Division child-care rules.
▶ Does Oregon allow religious or personal-belief vaccine exemptions?
Oregon allows medical, religious and personal-belief exemptions. Non-medical exemptions require either a healthcare provider's signature confirming education OR completion of the state's online vaccine education module.
▶ How do I get a vaccine exemption in Oregon?
Medical: A physician (MD, DO, or naturopathic physician, as defined on the form) or a local health department representative completes the Oregon Medical Exemption Form. The parent/guardian brings it to the school or child care, which submits it to the local health department for review. The local health department approves or denies the request. Religious: Parent/guardian must either: (1) get a Vaccine Education Certificate signed by a health care practitioner after discussing vaccines, OR (2) complete the OHA online Vaccine Education Module and print the certificate. The education must have taken place within the past 12 months. Then fill out the nonmedical exemption section of the Certificate of Immunization Status form and submit both documents to the school. Personal-belief: Same process as religious exemption. Oregon uses one nonmedical exemption process: the nonmedical exemption section of the Certificate of Immunization Status form plus a Vaccine Education Certificate. Official forms and links for every state and province are in the exemption forms directory.
▶ What vaccines are required for college in Oregon?
Oregon public universities (OSU, UO, PSU) require MMR (2 doses). Meningococcal vaccine recommended for residential students.