Immunizations remain the single most effective way to protect against many diseases and some cancers. The immunization schedule is designed to provide immunity (protection) early in life, before children are likely to be exposed to serious, potentially life-threatening diseases. Vaccines are safe and effective at preventing serious diseases.
State of Maine Immunization Requirements for School Children
(Code of Maine Rules 10-144 Ch. 261 and 05-071 Ch. 126)
Maine Immunization Requirements Handout Updated 2/2023 (English)
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- School Vaccination Rule FAQ Updated Oct 2022
- Sample Immunization Letter to Parents
- Sample Immunization Exemption Form for students with IEPs
- Immunization Tracking Form
- Considerations for Special Populations Notice 6/2022
A Medical exemption is to be provided by the parent/student and must be a written statement from a Maine licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant that, in the licensed physician's, nurse practitioner's or physician assistant's professional judgment, immunization against one or more of the diseases may be medically inadvisable.
School Nurses can have access to Maine's statewide immunization registry as a way to easily access student immunization records. Maine Immunization Information System (ImmPact)
SCHOOL-LOCATED VACCINE CLINIC (SLVC) RESOURCES
The Maine Department of Education and the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) support Maine schools and community health partners efforts to provide school located vaccines if they choose to do so. The past efforts of school nurses and community health partners has led to improved health and attendance of school-aged children.
Maine Immunization Program (Maine CDC) Provider Portal & Resources
School-Located Vaccine Clinics Toolkit 2023
Part I: Vaccine Eligibility and Clinic Registration
Part II: Documents to Send Home
- CDC Resources for Hosting a Vaccination Clinic
- CDC Resources for Clinic Planners
- Sample Letter: School Clinic Announcement for Parents/Guardians
- Vaccine Health Screen and Permission Form
- Screening Checklist
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Translated Health Screen & Permission Form The following form is provided so that you may use one consent form for multiple vaccines. You may request the document(s) in .doc format by emailing DOESchoolandStudentSupports@Maine.gov
- Inactivated Injectable Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
- Live Intranasal Influenza Vaccine Information Sheet
- COVID-19 Vaccine EUA Fact Sheet
- Vaccine Information Sheet for All Other Vaccines
- After the Shot Parent Information Sheet
Part III: Clinic Guidance
- Framework for Planning SLVC 2023
- Timeline – School Working without a Partner (Independent) 2023
- Timeline – School Working with a Community Health Partner 2023
- Timeline – Community Health Partner working with a School 2023
- Sample Standing Orders for SLVC 2023
- Sample Letter to Medical Provider
- State Supplied Vaccine & COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturer Contact Information for SLVC
- Model Plan: Reporting Adverse Events following Vaccination (VAERS)
- Community Health Partner Memorandum of Agreement Template
Part IV: Model Emergency Plans
- Model Plan: Emergency Plan for Anaphylaxis
- Model Plan: Administration of Epinephrine and Benadryl
- Model Plan: Evaluation and Follow-up of an Exposure to Blood or Other Potentially Infectious Material
- Model Plan: Prevention of Post-Immunization Syncope-Related Injuries
Part V: Vaccine Storage and Handling
- Proper Maintenance and Storage of Vaccine
- SLVC Checklist for Safe Vaccine Handling and Storage
- Transportation of Vaccine
- Ordering and Storage Frequently Asked Questions
- COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Storage and Handling Resources
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Maine Integrated Health Management Solution (MIHMS)-For enrollment call 866-690-5585
Part VI: Billing for Vaccine Administration Fees
Part VII: Communications
- Contacts for Community Health Partners and Schools
- Maine Immunization Program (MIP): For questions pertaining to ordering and storing vaccines, call the MIP at 1-800-867-4775.
Please visit Maine Center for Disease Control & Prevention for the most up-to-date information regarding Influenza at MaineFlu.gov.