Immunizations
Vaccine requirements to attend school
To enroll in child care, early childhood programs and school in Minnesota, parents or guardians must show that their child has received the required immunizations for their age or file a legal exemption.
Parents may file a medical exemption signed by a health care provider or a notarized conscientious objection signed by a parent or guardian. This information must be on file with the school nurse before the first day of school.
Are your children up-to-date on their vaccines?
Students entering Kindergarten, 7th Grade, and 12th Grade have new vaccine requirements.
District 196 is partnering with local health agencies to offer families easy, stress-free vaccine clinics. The following clinics are available during summer and fall of 2025:
- July 8, 3-5 p.m., Northview Elementary**
- August 14, 3-5 p.m., Falcon Ridge Middle School**
- August 21, 4:30-7:30 p.m., Apple Valley High School
- August 28, 3-6 p.m., Oak Ridge Elementary
- September 9, 3-5 p.m. Apple Valley High School**
- September 23, 3-6 p.m., Valley Middle School**
**Clinics marked with asterisks are hosted by Dakota County Public Health, vaccine eligibility restrictions apply.
Act now. Skip the summer rush and set your child up for a smooth start to the school year. State law requires up-to-date immunization records or a valid exemption. Without them, students may be excluded from school and related activities.
