In 2011 a new law was passed which allows minors 12 years old and older to consent to vaccines for sexually transmitted diseases without the knowledge or consent of their parents. This includes HPV vaccine.

Other Resources: Many vaccination and exemption information links are date specific. If the links below have expired, click on the state's department of health, or immunization program link provided below, as they are likely to provide links to updated information. The General Information link leads to the overview page provided by the state at the time of this webpage's update and may also be helpful.

K-12 SCHOOL INFORMATION:

• General Information
• Vaccination Requirements
• Exemption Information

HIGHER ED

• General Information
• Vaccination Requirements & Exemption Information Request college/university of choice for their Proof of Immunization Compliance, as private colleges may have their own requirements.
• Exemption Information

DAYCARE INFORMATION

• General Information
• Vaccination Requirements
• Exemption Information

OTHER STATE RESOURCES

• Vaccination Requirements for Healthcare Workers, Patients, Inmates & Developmentally Disabled
• State of California Legislature
• State of California Department of Health
• State of California Immunization Program
• State of California Immunization Registry Information
• State of California Immunization Registry Opt-Out Form

All information contained on GVAL’s web pages are for educational purposes only and is not intended to be medical or legal advice. As state laws and rules change frequently consumers are ultimately responsible for verifying their state’s vaccination and exemption laws and requirements.