School Immunization Survey
Vaccination benefits individuals and communities. When a large percentage of a population is vaccinated, the entire community (vaccinated and unvaccinated) receives greater protection from vaccine-preventable diseases. This concept, known as herd immunity, guides our country’s mandatory vaccination policies. By following the recommended schedule and fully immunizing children on time, parents protect their children against 14 diseases and help protect everyone their children interact with. When a high enough percentage of children are vaccinated, outbreaks can also be prevented.
FULL SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION SURVEY RESULTS
Review the latest survey results for students enrolled in pre-K through 12th grade.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL AND CHILD CARE
Connecticut requires children attending public school or state-licensed daycare facilities to receive a series of vaccinations.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2021-2022
KINDERGARTENER VACCINATION RATES
The percentage of Connecticut kindergarten students receiving required MMR vaccines in the 2021-2022 school year is 95.7%. This is an increase of 0.4% from the previous year and the highest single year increase since 2013.
NON-MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS
The percentage of kindergarten students with a religious exemption decreased from 2.3% the previous two years to 2.1%.
PUBLIC ACT 21-6 ON VACCINE EXEMPTIONS
This act went into effect on April 28, 2021, and amended statutes on vaccine exemptions in Connecticut.
SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION DATA
KINDERGARTEN
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SEVENTH GRADE
View results beginning with the 2017-2018 school year.
EXEMPTION RATES FOR ALL GRADE LEVELS
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