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Incoming High School Seniors Must Have Received Meningococcall Vaccine
In 2018 the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Education revised the Maine School Immunization Requirements rule to include meningococcal meningitis disease
All students entering 12th grade are required to have 2 doses of the meningococcal vaccine MVC4 or one dose if received on or after their 16th birthday.
Check out the Frequently Asked Questions regarding this new requirements from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and
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