What NUSD families need to know about new state law on student vaccinations

California law on student vaccinations is changing. Beginning in January 2016, parents no longer will be exempted from immunizing their children if they hold a personal belief against legally required immunizations. The new law, SB 277, applies to 10 vaccinations to protect against diseases ranging from mumps to polio and hepatitis B. Details of the new law, a list of required immunizations, and information about where to go to obtain them are available in the letter below: