Dr. Charles Goodman talks with patient Carmen Lopez, 37, holding her 18-month-old son, Daniel after being vaccinated with the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine in Northridge, Calif. AP photo
The State of North Carolina requires all children who attend public schools to receive and be up-to-date on the following vaccinations, according to the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services:
- Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis
- Polio
- Measles
- Mumps
- Rubella
- Haemophilus Influenzae type B (Hib)
- Hepatitis B (Hep B)
- Varicella (chickenpox)
The following vaccines are recommended, but not required:
- Hepatitis A
- Influenza
- Rotavirus
- Human Papillomavirus
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Date posted: February 3, 2015
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