Texas Immunization Requirements

1. Fort Bliss Family & Morale, Welfare & Recreation

   This guide, published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, provides answers to questions regarding immunizations for children.

   http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/parents-guide/default.htm

2. 2011-2012 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students

   This chart, published by the Texas Department of State Health Services, lists the immunization requirements for students entering a Texas child-care facility, public or private school. Exemption, provisional enrollment , and documentation procedures are explained.

   http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school/

3. Frequently Asked Questions
   Vaccine Exemption for Reasons of Conscience

   Provides answers to questions regarding the procedure for obtaining exemptions from immunization requirements

   http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/docs/faq_exemption.pdf

4. Immunize El Paso

   Information regarding how, when and where to get immunized in El Paso.

   http://www.immunizeelpaso.org/

5. Why Immunize? For Parents

   Answers to common questions from parents about the importance of vaccinating children

   http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vac-gen/why.htm

6. Common Questions Parents Ask About Infant Immunizations

   Questions and answers to help parents understand the need for infant immunizations

   http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/spec-grps/infants/parent-questions.htm

7. Texas Department of State Health Services, Immunization Branch

           Comprehensive website that provides extensive information in all aspects of immunization.  An overall excellent source of information.

           http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/