As the new school year approaches, Union County Public Health reminds parents of the required immunizations for students entering kindergarten, 7th, and 12th grades - or any student who may be missing routine childhood vaccines. State law mandates these vaccinations, and failure to provide proper documentation within 30 days of a student’s first day can result in school exclusion starting as early as Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025.

“In recent years, we've seen nearly four-hour wait times for patients at our walk-in Exclusion Day clinic,” said Maegan Trull, Public Health Nursing Supervisor. “We’ve expanded appointment availability and added options to reduce those long lines and ensure every child is ready for school.”

To help families prepare, Union County Public Health is offering:

Call 704-296-4423 to schedule your appointment today or fill out this online form.

For more information on required vaccinations, visit Union County Public Health's Immunization page.