Wisconsin school vaccine requirements, exemptions & schedule
United States · WI
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)
Wisconsin Statute §252.04 and DHS 144 require DTaP (4 doses if 4th after age 4, otherwise 5), Polio (4 doses, last after age 4), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses), Tdap (grades 6-12), and Meningococcal (grade 7+). Wisconsin allows medical, religious, and personal conviction exemptions.
▶ 🏛 Private Schools
Wisconsin's school immunization law (Wis. Stat. §252.04) applies to all public and private schools. Annual immunization compliance reports are required.
▶ 👶 Daycare / Child Care
Licensed child-care centers require DTaP, Polio, Hib, PCV, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A per DCF 251 licensing rules. Annual influenza vaccination required for children in child-care (DHS 144 — first Midwest state to mandate).
▶ 🎓 Postsecondary / University
University of Wisconsin System requires MMR (2 doses). Meningococcal vaccine required or signed waiver for students in university housing.
▶ 🏥 Healthcare Workers
Wisconsin healthcare facilities must offer Hepatitis B and influenza vaccination. Hepatitis B per OSHA. Many facilities require influenza vaccination or mask.
📊 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 the state waiver form signed by a licensed physician (MD/DO) 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 local health department before using another clinician.
Renewal: According to provider's recommendation.
Approving authority: Licensed physician (MD or DO); confirm before using another clinician
🔗 Student Immunization Record, F-04020L (05/2024), Waivers section → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
🙏 Religious
AvailableFor religious beliefs
Documentation: Parent/guardian completes the form and submits to school. Notarization not required.
Renewal: No yearly renewal stated. The waiver covers vaccines required when the student first enrolls in a Wisconsin school, and a new vaccine or dose required later needs a separate waiver. Confirm with the school.
Approving authority: Parent/guardian
🔗 Student Immunization Record, F-04020L (05/2024), Waivers section → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
✋ Personal Belief
AvailableFor philosophical or personal convictions
Documentation: Parent/guardian completes the form and submits to school. Notarization not required.
Renewal: No yearly renewal stated. The waiver covers vaccines required when the student first enrolls in a Wisconsin school, and a new vaccine or dose required later needs a separate waiver. Confirm with the school.
Approving authority: Parent/guardian
🔗 Student Immunization Record, F-04020L (05/2024), Waivers section → (opens in a new tab)Link verified on 2026-11-01
🏠 Homeschool Information
Requirements
Wisconsin does not require immunization for homeschool students. Under Wisconsin Statute §252.04, immunization requirements apply to 'any student admitted to any elementary, middle, junior or senior high school or into any day care center or nursery school,' but Wisconsin's homeschool statute §115.001(3g) defines homeschooling as 'a program of educational instruction provided to a child by the child's parent or guardian or by a person designated by the parent or guardian' — not a 'school' under §252.04.
Reporting
No immunization reporting required for homeschool students. The annual PI-1206 form does not include immunization fields.
Exemptions
Not applicable — homeschool students are exempt. Wisconsin allows medical, religious, and personal conviction exemptions for school-attending students (Wis. Stat. §252.04(3)).
Notes
Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction guidance confirms that homeschooled children are not required to comply with §252.04 immunization requirements.
🔗 Official Government Resources
📅 Recent Legislative & Policy Changes
2026-07-01
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?
Wisconsin Statute §252.04 and DHS 144 require DTaP (4 doses if 4th after age 4, otherwise 5), Polio (4 doses, last after age 4), MMR (2 doses), Hepatitis B (3 doses), Varicella (2 doses), Tdap (grades 6-12), and Meningococcal (grade 7+). Wisconsin allows medical, religious, and personal conviction exemptions. Source: Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
▶ What vaccines does Wisconsin require for daycare and preschool?
Licensed child-care centers require DTaP, Polio, Hib, PCV, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis A per DCF 251 licensing rules. Annual influenza vaccination required for children in child-care (DHS 144 — first Midwest state to mandate).
▶ Does Wisconsin allow religious or personal-belief vaccine exemptions?
Wisconsin allows medical, religious and personal-belief exemptions. Separate forms for each exemption type.
▶ How do I get a vaccine exemption in Wisconsin?
Medical: Submit the state waiver form signed by a licensed physician (MD/DO) 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 local health department before using another clinician. Religious: Parent/guardian completes the form and submits to school. Notarization not required. Personal-belief: Parent/guardian completes the form and submits to school. Notarization not required. Official forms and links for every state and province are in the exemption forms directory.
▶ What vaccines are required for college in Wisconsin?
University of Wisconsin System requires MMR (2 doses). Meningococcal vaccine required or signed waiver for students in university housing.