Back-to-school vaccine schedule updates: What South Carolina families should know

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As students prepare to head back to the classroom, South Carolina health officials are reminding families to review their children’s immunization records before the school year begins.

Dr. Martha Buchanan with the South Carolina Department of Public Health said no new vaccines have been added for the 2026-27 school year. However, updates have been made to existing immunization schedules, making it important for parents to ensure their children are up to date.

For more information, visit the South Carolina Department of Public Health website and your child’s school website for the latest immunization requirments and deadlines.