8th Grade--no additional vaccines are needed. 8th Graders MUST have received the three vaccines listed below for 7th Grade. In addition to the vaccines listed below (see 4th - 6th Grade list), 7th graders need the following three (3) vaccines: 1) Td booster 2) 2nd Varicella (chicken pox) 3) Meningitis 4-5 doses of DTaP/DTP (4 doses meets the requirement if the 4th dose was received on or after the 4th birthday). 3-4 doses of Polio (3 doses meet the requirement if the 3rd dose was received on or after the 4th birthday) 2 doses of MMR 3 doses of Hepatitis B 1 dose of Varicella Immunizations are available at the Denton County Health Department 306 North Loop 288 Denton, Texas 940-349-2900 Hours Monday-Thursday 7am-11:30; 1pm-5:30pm Friday 8am-11:30; 1pm-4:30pm Closed daily for lunch 11:30am -1pm Closed Saturday, Sunday and holidays ___________________________________________________________________________________ Information for Parents who want to obtain a
Vaccine Exemption for Reasons of Conscience Parents or guardians need to request a vaccine exemption affidavit form in writing or via a secure online request. Each child’s name and date of birth must be included in the request. Written requests must be submitted through the U.S. Postal Service, commercial carrier, fax, or online. Mailing Address:
Department of State Health Services Department of State Health Services Immunization Branch (MC 1946) Immunization Branch P.O. Box 149347 1100 West 49th Street Austin, TX 78714-9347 Austin, TX 78756 Fax (512) 776-7544 Secure online request form for exemption affidavit: https://webds.dshs.state.tx.us/immco
Phone and email requests cannot be accepted.
Households requesting an affidavit for more than one child should submit only one request form. The request should include the name and date of birth of each child living within that household who needs affidavit forms. Q. What information will be listed on the vaccine exemption affidavit form I receive?A. Information on the form will include the child’s name and date of birth; a list of required vaccines for which exemptions may be requested; a statement for the requesting parent/guardian to indicate their relationship to the child; and an acknowledgement that the parent/guardian has read the attached information, "The Benefits and Risks of Vaccinations". Parents/guardians will then have to sign the form in front of a notary public. Q. How many vaccine exemption affidavit forms can a parent or guardian request at one time? A. Parents/guardians can request up to five vaccine exemption affidavit forms per child. | 
