Vaccine Requirements for Children

This page provides a link to a webpage where you can learn about vaccine rules for children. The page also has information about free vaccines for some children. 

State requirements

Learn about the vaccines that North Carolina requires for children ages birth to 18. North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services — School Immunization Requirements  (opens in a new window).

Free vaccines for eligible children 

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) program covers the costs of vaccines to some children. Read the VFC fact sheet:  Vaccines for Children Program fact sheet (PDF)  (opens in a new window).

Travel vaccines

We do not provide vaccines for international travel. For information on vaccines you need for travel, visit the  CDC — Travel Health and Vaccines  (opens in a new window).

Contact

Ask your pharmacy, your medical provider, or the Orange County Health Department about vaccine schedules and costs. Call (919) 245-2400. 

For more services for children and teens, visit our  Child and Teen Health Services page  (opens in a new window).