Immunization Requirements
About Immunization Requirements
Now is the time to make sure your child has all of their required immunization shots for school this year. Failure to do so could potentially expose them to illness and result in their being kept out of school, which can then result in missed work time for parents. Your child's doctor is the best place to get vaccinated but there are also many immunization clinics throughout the Rochester community. If you cannot get an appointment at your doctor or if they don't have the vaccinations your child needs, please call the Monroe County Health Department at (585) 753-5150 to schedule a appointment.
If you are unsure if your child meets these requirements, please consult the New York State School Vaccine Requirements and reach out to your child's primary care physician. Families can also view the Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance for the 2025-26 School Year. Students who do not meet the requirements may face exclusion.
NYSDOH regulations now follow the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended immunization guidelines for those immunizations required by Public Health Law 2164. ACIP is composed of medical and public health experts who develop recommendations on how to use vaccines to control diseases in the US, and they are responsible for making vaccine recommendations to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Immunization Clinics & Resources
For more assistance with meeting immunization requirements, please see these Provider and Immunization Resources.
If you do not have a healthcare provider or lack insurance, please schedule an appointment at the Department of Public Health's Immunization Clinic.
- Where: Monroe County Department of Public Health, 111 Westfall Road, Rochester, 14620
- When: Appointments are available throughout the year by appointment only.
- How: Email immclinic@monroecounty.gov or call 585-753-5150 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are not accepted.