Immunizations
General Information
Required Immunizations:
Required Immunizations vary by grade level. Click on the link below to see a complete list of requirements for each grade level. To see what your student may need please visit: Texas Department of State Health Services- K-12 Required Immunizations.
Additional Immunizations Recommended for Children and Adolescents
- Influenza Vaccine:
- COVID-19 Vaccine
- Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Information
- To find a COVID-19 Vaccine location – Dallas County COVID-19 Vaccine Locations
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Free / Low-Cost Immunization Clinics
- Immunization Clinics
- Texas Vaccines or Children (TVFC) Program – Due to recent changes to the Texas Vaccines for Children Program (TVFC), these clinics cannot provide immunizations to individuals with private insurance. If you have private insurance, it’s important to make an appointment with your doctor as soon as possible to get your child’s immunizations updated.
- Care Van Schedule
Exemptions to Immunization Requirements
The State of Texas does allow for exemptions to the immunization requirements based on medical need or reason of conscience; however, both types of exemptions required proper documentation. Visit the Texas Department of State Health Services school immunization page for more information about immunization exemptions. Regarding exemptions related to religious and/or reasons on conscience: please note that in accordance with state law, RISD can only accept exemption affidavits issued by the State of Texas. Affidavits issued from other states are not permissible for enrollment/attendance. The parent/guardian must provide an original, notarized Texas affidavit before school enrollment/attendance is permitted. Please contact your school nurse for additional information.