W. Va. Code R. § 64-95-13

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 64-95-13 - Recommended Vaccinations

The following vaccines are recommended, but not required, for all children attending a public, private, or parochial school in this state, or a state-regulated child care center:

13.1. Influenza Vaccine.

13.1.a. A child aged six months or older should be vaccinated annually against influenza. Children from six to twenty-three months are at substantially increased risk for influenza-related hospitalizations and children ages twenty-four to fifty-nine months are at increased risk for influenza-related clinic and emergency room visits. Children and school personnel with certain medical conditions and school personnel who are older are at increased risks of influenza complications and death.

13.1.b. An annual flu vaccine is recommended in accordance with annually released U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations.

13.2. Human Papillomavirus Vaccine - HPV Vaccine. Most human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are inapparent clinically. However, HPVs can cause benign though disfiguring epithelial proliferation of the skin and mucous membranes and are associated with several cancers. The HPV vaccines are the only available vaccine that protects against certain cancers.

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that routine vaccination of females with the HPV2 or HPV4 starting at age 11 or 12, though the vaccine has been approved starting at age 9. The vaccine is a three dose series with a minimum of one month between doses one (1) and two (2) and dose three (3) given six months after dose one (1). The vaccine for females is approved from age 9 to 26. The vaccine is also recommended for males from age 13 to 26 with the same dosing schedule. HPV4 is the only HPV vaccine approved for males.

13.3. Other Vaccinations. Other vaccines recommended for various high risk populations in the school setting may be found on the immunization schedules jointly approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Academy of Family Physicians at www.cdc.gov by searching under "Immunization Schedules".

W. Va. Code R. § 64-95-13