Parents need to make sure their children are up to date on their immunizations before the next school year starts. Meri-Leigh Smith who coordinates health initiatives within the Murfreesboro City School System told us what shots your children need IF they attend a public school.

Smith told us there are only two exemptions that will allow for a child to skip the shots prior to the start of the school year.

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Source:

Meri-Leigh Smith, Murfreesboro City Schools, Office of Coordinated School Health

State of Tennessee “Required Immunizations”