Bay Area Health Officials Urge Parents To Prioritize Getting Kids Vaccinated

MARIN COUNTY, CA — Bay Area health officials are advising parents in Marin County to put getting their kids vaccinated at the top of the back-to-school checklist before school starts.

“We cannot afford to let immunization coverage slip,” said Dr. Lisa Santora, Marin County Health Officer. “Vaccines are one of our most powerful tools for ensuring every child — regardless of race, zip code, or income — has the opportunity to grow up healthy and safe.”

Locally, health officials in Marin County are aimed at upholding the credibility of vaccine science and ensuring equal access to these tools as essential steps toward promoting health and protecting the most vulnerable populations in the community.

Children in California are required to receive certain immunizations to attend public and private elementary and secondary schools, childcare centers, family day care homes, nursery schools, day nurseries, and developmental centers or pre-kindergarten facilities.

Health officials said parent can check their child's vaccination records with their health care providers or though California's digital vaccine record portal.

Resources

• Marin County Public Health Immunization Information
• American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Healthy Children: Immunizations
• CDPH Immunization Branch. Resources for Parents / Guardians
• My Digital Vaccine Record
• Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)