WVDH Highlights Importance of Back-to-School Immunizations

As the new school year approaches, the West Virginia Department of Health (DH) underscores the importance of ensuring students are up to date on their immunizations. Immunizations (also called vaccines or shots) are one of the most important ways to protect children from diseases, and they are especially important for students, who are regularly in close contact with others.
For the upcoming school year, all children entering school in West Virginia grades K-12 must show…