By Alexander Nguyen

As the school year starts, public health officials are reminding parents to get their children vaccinated before starting school.

Under California law, children must be vaccinated against a host of diseases, such as polio and chicken pox, before starting school. The requirement differs depending on the age and grade of the child.

August is National Vaccination Month, and public health officials are using that to remind people about the importance of vaccination.

via What Vaccines Your Child Needs to Start School | Benicia, CA Patch.