Multnomah Early Childhood Program

Oregon law requires that children are up to date on their immunizations for school and child care. Check with your medical provider, school, or child care to see if your child is due for vaccines.

Immunizations

The Oregon Health Authority has created a helpful flyer that explains which vaccines a child should receive and at what age. You can find those flyers here in English, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Chinese, Vietnamese, Chuukese, and Somali. For additional languages and more information, please visit the Oregon Health Authority website.

* If you need help finding a doctor, 211 Info is a good place to start. Specializing in health and social service assistance, they can be reached at help@211info.org or by dialing 2-1-1. Language interpreters are available.

Immunization Deadlines for the 2025-2026 School Year

Caregivers/legal guardians must provide documentation that their children are immunized against specific diseases. Under Oregon law, program administrators cannot admit children who do not meet immunization requirements. However, families who choose not to vaccinate their children may claim an exemption for one or more required school immunizations. Oregon recognizes both medical and nonmedical exemptions.

• January 14th, 2026 – Ensure your child(ren) are up to date on immunizations to avoid receiving an exclusion letter from the Oregon Health Authority.
• February 25th, 2026 – Children not up to date on their immunizations will not be allowed to attend school until the school receives updated immunization records.

Current MECP Immunization Rates

Schools and facilities are required to have their immunization and exemption rates as well as the counties rates, available for all families.

English Immunization Rates, Spring 2026

Spanish Immunization Rates, Spring 2026

For more information regarding the requirement for reporting immunizations:

Oregon Health Authority Immunization Resources

Important Information Regarding Measles: Measles is a highly contagious airborne disease. The illness begins with symptoms such as fever, runny nose, cough, red eyes, and sore throat, and then produces a blotchy rash that starts on the face or at the hairline and spreads across the body. In approximately 30 percent of reported cases, patients also experience one or more complications, including pneumonia, ear infections, or diarrhea. The Oregon Health Authority provides a helpful fact sheet in both English and Spanish that explains measles, it’s symptoms, vaccinations, and what to do if you think you or someone in your family may be ill.

Important Information Regarding Pertussis (Whooping Cough): Pertussis, also known as “Whooping Cough”, is a highly contagious respiratory infection. Pertussis causes severe, violent coughing which can make it hard to breath. It often starts with a runny or stuffy nose, a low-grade fever, and a mild cough. Pertussis affects babies and young children most commonly and most significantly. The Oregon Health Authority provides a frequently asked questions (FAQ) flyer in English, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian, to help explain what Pertussis is, as well as how to prevent it, how to treat it, and what to do if you think you or someone in your family may be ill.