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Immunization Requirements
for Children
The Utah County Health Department’s Immunization Clinic offers all routine vaccines for infants and children, including those required for kindergarten and 7th grade.
For more information about immunizations, please see the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines here:
The Utah County Health Department Immunization Clinic has all routine preventive vaccines available for infants and children, including kindergarten, 7th grade, and older.
Online Exemption Module
Parents or guardians who wish to claim an exemption (personal, religious, or medical) for their preschool age through 12th grade child must complete a free online education module and submit the certificate to the school officer.
If you lack access to a computer, you can complete the online education module at the Utah County Health Department.
To get a medical exemption certificate, you need to complete the online immunization education module and obtain a written statement signed by a licensed healthcare provider detailing your medical condition that justifies the exemption. This document should then be submitted to your school officer per Utah law.
All upcoming pre-kindergarten, kindergarten, and 7th grade students will be required to provide the updated exemption certificate.
Fluoride Prescriptions
The Utah County Health Department provides fluoride prescriptions free of charge for infants and children ages 6 months to 15 years.
You may take your prescription to a pharmacy to be filled at their cost, without added fees.
For additional information, please call: 801-851-7024
Children under the age of 16 years who do not have enough fluoride in their drinking water should have additional fluoride to help protect their teeth. Individual cities test the amount of fluoride in drinking water. Recommendations are made from these tests. A list of cities and their fluoride levels can be found here:
Vision Guidelines for Schools
Vision screenings are conducted at schools
It is important to try to identify students with vision problems early. A child’s vision can greatly impact their learning, social development, and well-being. Regular vision screenings help to catch common eyesight issues early. A healthy child is a learning child.
Common Contagious Diseases
- Chicken Pox
- Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
- Fifth Disease
- Flu
- Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease
- Impetigo
- Measles
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Ring Worm
- Strep Throat
Head Lice
Head lice can be widespread and frequently found in communities and schools. While they can be annoying, they are not a medical emergency.
Policies to Protect the Health of Children
Several policies are in place in Utah County to help prevent the spread of disease in daycares and school settings.