Back to School Vaccines: What Parents Need to Know

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — With the school year starting in just a few weeks, Sanford Health wants to make sure your kids are up to date with their vaccines.

By making an appointment with your physician for a check-up you can stay up to date on both your vaccines and health.

If students also need a physical for sports they can also ask at the time of their appointment.

The vaccines required will vary by age.

“These back to school time is typically a good time to just to remember, oh yeah my kid should just have a general check-up. While we’re there if there are any vaccines that are due it’s a perfect time to do it. We could do sports physicals at the same time if your child is due for a sports physical. That’s a pretty easy thing to add on for most pediatricians,”  said Dr. Brandon Meyer with Sanford Health Pediatrics.

For more information on what vaccinations are required for your kids can be found here.