Required Yearly Reporting
All child care facilities and public, private, charter and federal schools must keep children's vaccine records on file and submit yearly reports.
Garrett’s Law
Garrett’s Law was enacted in 2004 and expanded in 2007. It requires schools to provide information about meningococcal meningitis, influenza (flu) and human papillomavirus (HPV), and the vaccines that protect against these diseases. Use these resources from the CDC to help educate parents and guardians.
Materials to share with parents
Use these resources to educate parents on vaccine-preventable diseases and rule changes.
More information: NC's K-12 school vaccine requirements and recommendations
Talking with parents about vaccines: conversation guides, handouts and more
Flyer: K-12 Vaccine Requirements – English/Spanish (PDF)
Template: Notification of Non-Compliance
English Non-Compliance Letter (editable PDF)
Template: Notification of Exclusion
English Exclusion Letter (editable PDF)
Immunization Requirements for Child Care Facilities
Booklet: Ready Wrigley Prepares for Flu Season (PDF)
North Carolina Rules and Laws including an explanation of parent responsibility, child care operator responsibility and child care record sharing.
Immunization Requirements for K-12 Schools
Vaccine Schedules for Children (Birth to 6 Years)
Flyer: Grow Up Healthy – Vaccines by Age (PDF)
Postcard: Kindergarten Vaccine Requirements – English/Spanish (PDF)
Mailer: Vaccine Requirements for Kindergarten Entry (PDF)
Flyer: Vaccine FAQ for Parents of Kindergarten Students (PDF)
This page was last modified on 06/24/2025