What kinds of vaccines are required?
Vaccines required for school or pre-school are just some of the routine vaccines given to all infants and young children. A list of the required vaccines is attached to this letter. If you have questions about what vaccines your child has had, talk to your child’s healthcare provider. If your child needs a vaccine, we suggest that you schedule a complete check up if it has been more than a year since his or her last physical exam. What if I can’t afford the vaccines? Cost should not prevent you from vaccinating your child. Children and teens younger than age 19, who have TennCare or don’t have health insurance, can receive free vaccines through the federal Vaccines for Children (“VFC”) Program in participating private medical offices and health departments. Ask your child’s health care provider if they participate in VFC. If your child has insurance that doesn’t pay for vaccines and you can’t afford them, local health departments can provide the vaccine. Health departments and VFC prov
