Department of Human Resources
Division of Public Health

Immunization Section

Contact Information

2 Peachtree St NW
Atlanta, GA 30303
404-657-3158
(Fax) 404-657-1463
immunization@dhr.state.ga.us

Mission & Vision

Through collaboration with public and private providers, advocacy groups, and other stakeholders, work to increase immunization rates for all Georgians and decrease the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Immunization News

The Georgia Department of Human Resources makes changes to immunization requirements for children entering schools and attending childcare facilities, effective 7-1-07.

• Archived webcast of the March 1 Video Interactive Conference System (VICS) program, “Changes to the Georgia DHR Immunization Rules & Regulations for Childcare and School” (Windows™ Media Player required) 
• Resources for the webcast
  • Rules of the Department of Human Resources Public Health, Chapter 290-5-4
  • Stakeholder notification letters
  • Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule
  • Table 1, Recommended and Minimum Ages and Intervals Between Doses of Routinely Recommended Vaccines
  • Sample Form 3231, Georgia Certificate of Immunization
  • Policy Guide 3231INS, Standards for Issuing and Filing Certificates of Immunization
  • Policy Guide 3231REQ, Vaccine Requirements for Attending Facilities and Schools in Georgia
  • Summary of Georgia Immunization Requirements for Child Care & School Attendance
  • Form 3184, Request for Immunization Forms (for schools and providers)
  • Informational flyers for preschool students 
  • Informational flyers for 6th grade students
  • Frequently Asked Questions about Changes to Immunization Rules and Regulations    
• Flu Season 2006-2007
• Pandemic Influenza --- links to national and state websites with information on pandemic and avian influenza
  • White House Fact Sheet
  • Dept. of Health and Human Services (HHS)--website devoted to pandemic flu information
  • CDC Avian and Pandemic flu information
  • Governor’s Pandemic Flu Summit (requires RealPlayer system)

• Georgia Immunization Program Manual 2006 
  • Transmittal Update, 10/31/06  
• Current Vaccine Shortages (CDC)
• Childhood Immunization Schedule 2007 
• Childhood Immunization Schedule 2006 - Spanish 
• Immunization News from the Georgia Chapter of the AAP
• What's New from the GA Academy of Family Physicians
• Studies find no link between vaccines and autism.
• Guidelines for new vaccines--- provisional guidelines for new vaccines, and new recommendations for some current vaccines.

Services

• Major Focus Areas
• Parental Resources
• Health Care Provider Resources
• School and Daycare Resources
• Educational Training Presentations 
• Immunization Information in Other Languages
• Related Links
• Adult Immunization
• Travel Immunizations Information
• Vaccine Safety
• Vaccines for Children
• GRITS

Publications

• Georgia Immunization Program Manual 2006 
  • Transmittal Update, 10/31/06 
• Immunization Study 2005 Final Report, Georgia 
• Give 'Em Your Best Shot  (this form is in the process of being updated to reflect the new immunization requirements approved 2/21/07)
• Hay que Vacunarlos! 
• Immunization Guidelines for Child Care Facility Operators and School Personnel  (this form is in the process of being updated to reflect the new immunization requirements approved 2/21/07)
• Word To the Wise: Immunize For Good Adult Health 
• Request for Immunization Forms (form 3184)   (Providers Only)
• Sample Immunization Certificate (form 3231)