ARMY DIR 2026-03 — Child, Youth, And School Services Immunization Requirements
ARMY DIR 2026-03 governs immunization requirements for children and CYS personnel in Army Child, Youth, and School Services programs.
- Publication number: ARMY DIR 2026-03
- Title: CHILD, YOUTH, AND SCHOOL SERVICES IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS
- Date: 02/11/2026
- Proponent: ASA (M&RA)
- Status: ACTIVE
View ARMY DIR 2026-03 on armypubs.army.mil
The publication addresses required immunizations, exemptions, employee onboarding periods, and restrictions during outbreaks. It also sets requirements for civilian employees, other CYS staff, children, and certain foreign national and contractor personnel.
Applies to: The provisions of this directive apply to the Regular Army, Army National Guard/Army National Guard of the United States, and U.S. Army Reserve.
Topics covered
- CYS immunization requirements
- Communicable disease vaccines
- New employee immunization periods
- Immunization exemptions
- CYS outbreak requirements
- Infant care assignments
Questions and answers
What immunizations are required for adults and children in CYS programs?
Age-appropriate immunizations are required for adults and children working or participating in CYS programs. (paragraph 4)
Which diseases require immunization under ARMY DIR 2026-03?
Immunizations are required only for diseases that are reasonably anticipated to be contracted or transmitted in the workplace. (paragraph 4)
Are HPV and Mpox vaccines required for CYS personnel and children?
Since there is no reasonable risk of exposure to or transmission of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) or Mpox associated with working in CYS, HPV and Mpox vaccines are not required. (paragraph 4)
How long do newly hired CYS employees have to complete required immunizations?
Newly hired employees have 30 days to initiate and 60 days to complete all required immunizations once onboard. (paragraph 4)
Can unimmunized CYS staff care for infants?
CYS civilian employees and other CYS staff members who are not immunized as directed in paragraph 5a of this directive will not be assigned to care for infants. (paragraph 4)