COVID-19 vaccine not required for school entry in WA at this time

On April 13, the Washington State Board of Health voted not to include COVID-19 in the state’s immunization requirements for school entry at this time. The Department of Health issued a statement on the decision.

Meeting materials are available on the State Board of Health’s meeting webpage, and a video of the briefing, discussion, and decision can be viewed on TVW. A summary discussion of the draft April meeting minutes will be posted to the Board's website by June 1, 2022.