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Merkel Independent School District

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Immunizations for School Attendance

Posted Date: 07/08/26 (09:00 AM)


If your child is going into kindergarten, 7th grade or not up-to-date on immunizations, please call the health department or your child's primary care doctor for an appointment.


Taylor County Health Department. All immunizations - appointment only

Their phone number is 325-692-5600.

Monday through Friday, 9 am to 11:45 am and 1 pm to 4 pm. On the first Tuesday of each month, they are open until 6 pm.

Be sure to bring any shot records you have for your child when you go to the clinic.


If you want your child to have vaccine exemptions, please see Merkel ISD --> Health Services --> Immunizations/Vaccines --> Immunization Exemptions (Must be notarized)


All immunizations and exemption affidavits must be up-to-date and current prior to starting school.