­School Entry Vaccines

Overview

School-entry vaccination requirements have proven to be one of the most effective public health tools for reducing childhood illness, preventing premature deaths, and controlling the spread of infectious diseases across populations. While recent shifts in federal leadership raise concerns about the future of national immunization efforts, the authority and responsibility to maintain vaccine mandates largely rest with state and local governments. This fact sheet outlines how states are well-positioned to uphold and adapt their vaccination policies to protect public health, regardless of federal changes.