Maine Vaccine Laws

Maine Vaccine Laws for Schools, Childcare, Healthcare, and Pharmacies 

This page outlines Maine's vaccine laws and requirements for public and private schools, childcare facilities, healthcare workers, and pharmacies. It also provides information on Maine's Immunization Information System (IIS) reporting rules. Below, you'll find links to state laws, standards, and contacts for assistance. 

Public and Private Schools

Public Law, Ch. 154: An Act to Protect Maine Children and Students from Preventable Disease by Repealing Certain Exemptions from the Laws Governing Immunization Requirements took effect September 1, 2021.    

Medical Exemptions: All medical exemptions must be issued by the patient's primary care provider. The Maine CDC Immunization Program cannot issue medical exemptions.       

• Download the School Immunization Law (PDF)
• Frequently Asked Questions: School Immunization Requirements (PDF)
• For questions on the immunization law for school children, email Emily.Poland@Maine.gov at the Maine Department of Education.
• For questions on getting your child caught up with required immunizations or immunizations in general, email: ImmunizeME.DHHS@Maine.gov.

Childcare Facility

For questions about childcare facility immunization requirements, contact:

• Pattie.Collins@maine.gov
• Jennifer.S.Welch@maine.gov 

Additional resource:

• Childcare Facility Immunization Standards (PDF)

Post-Secondary Schools

The immunization requirements for post-secondary schools have been updated. 

• Download the Post-Secondary School Immunization Law (PDF)

Health Care Workers

Information on immunization standards for health care workers is available here:

• Health Care Immunization Law (PDF) - This law has removed the allowance for philosophical and religious exemptions and has included influenza vaccine as a required immunization.