Immunization Requirements
The School District
requires proof of immunization before your child can be officially enrolled. If your child has not received their immunizations, or if you would like more information on the HPV vaccine, please contact your doctor or
Kitsap County Health District at 360.337.5235 or visit their website to answer questions about immunizations in Washington State and
clinic hours.
The State of Washington requires all children entering kindergarten or sixth grade to have
- a series of three Hepatitis B vaccinations as well as immunization against Polio, Diphtheria/Tetanus, Rubella, Mumps, and Measles, and Varicella (Chickenpox) before they enter school.
- a second measles immunization (MMR) is also required before your child can enter kindergarten or the sixth grade
- sixth grade students are required to have an additional Tetanus (Tdap) vaccine
If parents/guardians choose to exempt their child from one or more of the required vaccines, they must complete the Certificate of Exemption Form (DOH 348-106). All exemptions must have a licensed health care provider sign and date the form where indicated. A health care provider does not need to sign the form for parents/guardians who show membership in a church or religious body that does not allow medical care from a health care provider. Additional information is available at
http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/Immunize/providers/exemption-FAQ.htm.
An additional vaccine called
Gardasil is now available for girls and young women ages 9 and up. This vaccine can help protect against some strains of the
Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease which can cause cancer. Many health officials recommend this vaccine, but it is not required for school.
To enroll in Bremerton Schools, several forms must be filled out and returned to your neighborhood school or the district office. For your convenience we have linked these forms to our web site.
