- Immunization Rate Assessment Reports - The Maine Immunization Program reviews state and national data to assess and improve immunization rates, identify populations at risk, and measure the impact of current initiatives.
- Annual Vaccine Provider Training - The Maine Immunization Program requires that all enrolled providers complete the Vaccines For Children Training on an annual basis. This is required for both the primary and secondary vaccine coordinators.
- SLVC Webinar: August 2022 - Reviews steps needed to host a school-located vaccine clinic.
- 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 May 2024
- Considerations for Special Populations Notice June 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 easily access student immunization records by accessing Maine's statewide immunization registry.
School-Located Vaccine Clinic Toolkit
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.
- SLVC Toolkit for School Year 2024-2025
- Maine Immunization Program (Maine CDC) Provider Portal & Resources
Contact
Emily Poland, MPH, RN, NCSN
School Nurse Consultant / Coordinated School Health Team Leader
Email: emily.poland@maine.gov
Danielle Peterson, IPDH, MHA, EdD
Program Manager, School Oral Health Program
Email: dpeterson@mcd.org