

Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, or DT if appropriate).Below are current vaccination requirements in Tennessee: Requirements for children enrolling in child care, pre-school or pre-kindergarten: Vaccinations against a number of illnesses are required for children entering child care/daycare for the first time, kindergarten, 7th grade and children newly enrolled in school in Tennessee in grades other than kindergarten. For more information, visit or call 901-222-SHOT(7468). COVID-19 Vaccinations:ĬOVID-19 vaccinations are available in Shelby County to anyone who meets the vaccination criteria and are provided at no cost. Make an appointment at one of our public health clinics by calling 90. Vaccination records may be picked up at any of our public health clinics, which can also provide any needed vaccinations to bring children up to date on school requirements.

To request vaccination records, call 90 Monday – Friday between 8:00 a.m. The Health Department provides immunization records on request, if the data is available in Tennessee’s online vaccination database. Primary services include community outreach, education, perinatal hepatitis B case management, quality monitoring of childhood vaccine coverage, and serving as a resource, coordinator, and monitor for the federal Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program. The Shelby County Health Department's Immunization Program supports preventive health efforts by promoting improved immunization coverage in the community thereby reducing the risk for vaccine-preventable diseases in all ages.
