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Vaccines keep kids safe and ready to learn

Chickenpox (varicella)Hepatitis BMeasles/MMR vaccineMeasles/MMR vaccinePolioDTaP/TdapChildrenParents and caregiversFactsheet
Published: September 30, 2025 Last reviewed: April 3, 2026
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This factsheet explains why kids need vaccines for school to keep them safe from very contagious diseases like measles and whooping cough. It highlights why these diseases are so dangerous to young children, outlines the vaccines that most states require, and emphasizes the importance of vaccines for every child.

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