Hawaii Immunization Program

About the Hawaii Immunization Program

The goal of the Hawaii Immunization Program is to prevent diseases such as measles, mumps, rubella, polio, chickenpox, hepatitis B, hemophilus influenza B, influenza, and pneumonia through immunizations. Shots or vaccinations are required for pre-school, kindergarten, 7^th grade and college/university attendance in Hawaii. Many of these diseases are commonly thought of as childhood diseases but may occur later in adolescent or adult years. Vaccines that prevent these diseases are available to all age groups.

To find out about protection against these diseases, check our website for information on immunizations, school health requirements, and where to get shots.

General Immunization Information - This section provides general information on immunization-related topics and the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended immunization schedules for infants, children, teens, adults and travelers.

School Health Requirements - Hawaii State Law requires all students to meet physical examination and immunization requirements before they may attend any public or private school in the state. This section provides information for parents and providers on these requirements.

Vaccines for Children and Teen Vax Programs - This section provides information for parents and providers on the Vaccines for Children and Teen Vax Programs. These programs purchase vaccines for children in certain groups who can't afford to buy vaccines.  Doctors can get these vaccines for their patients who qualify by joining the program.

Immunization Resource Materials - This section provides a list of resource materials available from the Hawaii Immunization Program.

Information for Immunization Providers - This section is designed specifically for immunization providers. Physicians, nurses, medical assistants and their office staff are encouraged to review the information included in this section on vaccine safety and guidelines.

Hawaii Immunization Registry - This section provides information on the Hawaii Immunization Registry, a secure computer system that stores and tracks patient immunization records and makes them available to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare workers.

Building Partnerships - You can get information on programs and services being offered to the community through the collaborative efforts of the Hawaii Immunization Program and other organizations and agencies.

Hawaii Immunization Program
1250 Punchbowl Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(808) 586-8300