Immunization Records Incomplete For Hundreds Of Seattle Students

SEATTLE, WA — More than 900 students are still out of compliance with updated state immunization laws ahead of a Wednesday deadline, according to Seattle Public Schools. The school district said it has processed more than 6,000 updated immunization records since June 2019, but 982 still required updates by Tuesday. Students whose Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccination status have not been confirmed will be excluded from class.

Seattle Public Schools said students with out-of-date or missing records should be kept home from school until they are fully vaccinated. Students who arrive at school out of compliance will be moved to a designated area until a family member can pick them up.

Students can attend class when they are fully vaccinated or can provide proof they have an appointment to do so. Exceptions can be made if lab work proves immunity to diseases or the student has a Certificate of Exemption. A law passed by state lawmakers in 2019 removed "personal or philosophical" exemptions related to the MMR vaccine after measles outbreaks sickened 87 people in Washington.

Families can learn more about immunization requirements on the Seattle Public Schools website, and make an appointment at any school-based Health Center. The next free immunization clinic for students is scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 15, at Federal Way High School, beginning at 2:30 p.m.

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