Though it may be too early to buy pencils and paper before school starts this fall, now is a great time for families of school-age children to schedule required immunizations and health screening appointments with their doctor’s office or the Carroll County Health Department in Carrollton.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to make appointments between now and mid-July to help ease the back-to-school rush in late July and August. Some vaccinations require multiple doses spread several weeks apart, so scheduling earlier ensures a child can receive all required doses before school begins and before all appointments are full.
‘First-Time’ Students
When enrolling in a Georgia public or private school for the first time, state law requires all students (from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade) must submit a Georgia Immunization Certificate (Form 3231) showing they have received the appropriate immunizations for their age (or submit a religious exemption form 2208).