Since 1990, Washington has maintained a universal childhood vaccine program. This program provides vaccines to all children under age 19, regardless of income, through a combination of state and federal funds. In October 1994, the federal government provided an additional funding source, the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. This federal entitlement program was developed to eliminate cost as a barrier and improve immunization rates in children. It is a critical funding source for vaccines.
Spokane Regional Health District works closely with Washington State Department of Health’s (DOH) Immunization Program to eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases in children and adolescents for a safer and healthier community.
Upcoming Immunization Rule Changes for 2020
MMR Vaccine Exemption Law Change - Information
Exemptions from Immunization Requirements - Certificate of Exemption
(COE)
Child Care and Preschool Requirements Charts
School Requirements Charts
Certificate of Immunization Status (CIS)
The (Word) documents and forms below can be downloaded from this DOH link.
How vaccines are developed, tested and added to the immunization schedule.