NISD offers COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics:
Northside ISD continues to host COVID-19 vaccine clinics for the convenience of anyone desiring the vaccine. Individuals may begin the vaccine with the first, or second dose, or get a booster if qualified.
The COVID-19 vaccine is available for anyone 3 years or older.
- Ages 3 and 4 may receive the vaccine either 1st or 2nd dose, 21 days or more apart.
- Ages 12-15 may receive the Pfizer vaccine either 1st or 2nd dose, 21 days or more apart –boosters approved for this group five months after the second dose.
- Ages 16 and older may receive the Pfizer vaccine either 1st or 2nd dose, 21 days or more apart – boosters are approved five months after the second dose.
An additional booster is approved four months after the first booster for anyone age 50 and older.
Both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will be available.
Visit the NISD COVID-19 information page for a complete list of COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics.
Immunization requirements for 2022-23:
Families are encouraged to check their immunizations records to be prepared for the school year. Please contact your campus nurse for any questions.
DTaP/DTP/DT/Td/Tdap: K – 6th grade: 5 doses of diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine are required; 1 dose must have been received on or after the 4th birthday. However, 4 doses meet the requirement if the 4th dose was received on or after the 4th birthday. Doses are also required for students entering Pre-K – school nurses will evaluate.
- 7th grade: 1 dose of Tdap is required if at least 5 years have passed since the last dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine.
- 8th – 12th grade: 1 dose of Tdap is required when 10 years have passed since the last dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine.
Polio: K – 12th grade: 4 doses of polio are required; 1 dose must be received on or after the 4th birthday. However, 3 doses meet the requirement if the 3rd dose was received on or after the 4th birthday. Doses are also required for students entering Pre-K – school nurses will evaluate. Not required of 18 yr old students.
Measles/Mumps/Rubella: K – 12th grade: 2 doses are required, with the 1st dose received on or after the 1st birthday. Students vaccinated prior to 2009 with 2 doses of measles and one dose each of rubella and mumps satisfy this requirement. One dose is required for Pre-K.
HIB (Haemophilus Influenzae): Mandated for students 3 and 4 years of age. The school nurse will evaluate the number of doses needed or if the student is complete to enter Pre-K.
Hepatitis A: K – 12th grade: 2 doses are required, with the 1st dose received on or after the 1st birthday. Two doses are required for Pre-K. The second dose of Hep A is administered six months after the first dose.
Hepatitis B: K – 12th grade: 3 doses are required. Three doses are required for Pre-K.
Varicella (Chicken Pox): K – 12th grade: 2 doses are required, with the 1st dose received on or after the 1st birthday. If a student has had the chickenpox illness, please request a form from the school nurse. One dose required for Pre-K.
PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine): Mandated for students 3 and 4 years of age. The school nurse will evaluate the number of doses needed or if the student is complete to enter Pre-K.
Menactra (Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine): 7th – 12th grade: 1 dose of quadrivalent meningococcal conjugate vaccine is required on or after the student’s 11th birthday. If a student received the vaccine at 10 years of age, this will satisfy the requirement.
For more information, please access the Department of State Health Services Website:
Immunization Requirements:
2022 - 2023 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students Grades K - 12
Immunization Exemptions:
DSHS Exemption Information – School Immunizations