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School Health

Providing a safe and healthy learning environment to all CMS schools.

School Health Services and Nursing promotes a healthy and safe school environment. We aim to prevent health problems and injuries and ensure care for students through preventative services, education, first aid, emergency care, assessment, referrals, and management of acute and chronic health problems.

The School Health Program supports Charlotte-Mecklenburg School system through needs assessment, case management, health education and professional consultation to:

Remove health related barriers to learning
Maximize students' potential for learning and participation in school
Foster lifelong health skills
Improve the quality of life

September 2024 Big Shots Vaccine & Health Assessment Event

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NC School Vaccination Requirements

In order for children to enter school in North Carolina, they must have up-to-date immunization records. Find out what school immunizations are required in North Carolina. Please make sure your child has up-to-date shot records. Learn more about immunizations.

Clinics are open to all school-aged children, no appointment is necessary. Bring your insurance card - Medicaid, NC Health Choice or other private insurance. Bring your official shot record and at least one form of ID.

Immunization Appointments

Email: [email protected] | Telephone: 704-336-6500

Locations and Hours

Northwest Health Dept., 2845 Beatties Ford Rd: Mon., Tue., Thu. and Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Wed. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Southeast Health Dept., 249 Billingsley Rd: Mon., Tue., Thu. and Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Wed. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
VCW Community Resource Center, 3205 Freedom Dr: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center, 430 Stitt Rd: Mon. - Fri. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Visit the Immunization Clinic for information about types of immunizations available, what to bring to your appointment and fee schedule.

Other clinics in our area also offer free and low-cost immunizations; visit our Free and Low-Cost Health Clinics page to learn more.

Children must have up-to-date immunization records. See what shots the state requires.

Coordinated School Health is a collaborative approach to education and health. This model ensures each child in each school in each community is healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged. Learn more about the Mecklenburg County partnership with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools.

CMS School Health

CMS provides forms and documents for student health-related services.

This includes health assessment forms, emergency action plans, immunization requirements and more.

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