Health services and immunization information

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Measles information

If there is a measles case in a Battle Ground school, Clark County Public Health will require at least a 21-day exclusion period for all people, including students and staff, who have not provided the state with adequate documentation of measles immunity.

Proof of immunity
Individuals born before 1957 are considered immune. Options for providing proof of immunity for those born after 1957 include:

  • Laboratory confirmation of measles disease

  • Laboratory evidence of immunity to measles (known as a blood titer)

  • Physician-signed or clinic-verified documentation the vaccine

    • Two doses for children ages 4+ and adolescents

    • At least one dose for adults. However, in some cases, those with only a single dose may be required to get a second dose to continue working or attending school. Without a second dose, they may be excluded.

How to access vaccine records for Washington state
Looking for your own vaccine records, or records for your child? You can view and print your immunization history through MyIR, Washington’s immunization record portal.

How to submit proof of measles immunity

  • Parents: Contact your child's school nurse.

  • Staff: Bring your evidence of immunity to the district office at CASEE A or email it to humanresources@battlegroundps.org. Please include the following information in the subject line: School, Measles, Last Name.

Nurses support the health and safety of our students by tracking health plans for thousands of students, administering medications, monitoring possibly life-threatening conditions and much more. Our health rooms average 50 visits per day. Each year, nurses administer over 30,000 doses of medication, assist with other emergency situations and work with parents on health plans for students.

Nurses are licensed by the Washington State Board of Nursing and governed by the Washington Board of Education and our professional nursing organization. They are a vital part of making sure students are ready and able to learn each day.

Health Services and Nursing Supervisor
Cathy Shannon, MN, RN
Email Cathy Shannon
360-885-5436

Nurse assignments

Immunizations required for school attendance

Washington state law requires certain immunizations against childhood diseases for all students, regardless of age, who attend a public or private school or a licensed day care center. COVID-19 vaccination is NOT required to attend public school in Washington state.

View a list of required vaccinations here:

On or before the first day of attendance, the school must receive medically verified proof of the child’s:

A completed and signed certificate of immunization status (Свидетельство о состоянии иммунизации) (Certificado de Estado de Vacunación) (свідоцтва про стан імунізації) is required to be on file at the school, preschool or child care facility.

The Washington state Department of Health offers MyIR for secure, online management of family immunization records. Once you register, you can access the records any time and even print your child’s certificate of immunization status for school entry. Register for MyIR.

Immunization FAQ

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