Tennessee Dept. of Health Certification of Immunization
Proof of Physical within the last 12 months. A Tennessee Department of Health “Official Immunization Certificate” must be provided to the school before the student’s first day of class. The certificate is available from the local Health Department or your child’s physician. Students who are exempt from immunizations are still required to have this certificate signed by a physician and have proof of a physical exam. This includes students entering Pre-K, kindergarten and students transferring from another state.
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Immunization Exemptions
Religious Exemption: Parent must provide a Religious Exemption Form affirmed under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Medical Exemption: No child shall be denied admission to any school or school facility if the child has not been immunized due to medical reasons if the child has a written statement from the child’s doctor excusing the child from the immunization.
