Category: Vaccines
Meningitis vaccine requirement takes effect after suspension expires
The Department of Health Services is moving again to implement a meningitis vaccine requirement for students entering the seventh grade, after a suspension placed on it by Republican lawmakers expired. Students also need a booster dose when they enter 12th grade.
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Student immunization rates improve, as state begins to ‘turn the corner’ on decline seen during pandemic
Wisconsin students are still behind in vaccinations required for school, despite an increase in the percent receiving their shots compared to the prior school year, the Department of Health Services said Wednesday.
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Lawmakers block meningitis, chickenpox requirements for students
Republican lawmakers have shut down a Department of Health Services rule mandating meningitis vaccines and chickenpox disclosures from a healthcare professional for K-12 students.
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GOP lawmakers question COVID-19 response at hearing over meningitis shot requirement
Republican lawmakers questioned health officials on the state’s COVID-19 response Tuesday as they seek to suspend a rule requiring seventh graders to receive the meningitis vaccine and a booster in 12th grade.
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