Immunizations

K.A.R. 28-1-20 defines immunizations required for any individual who attends school or a childcare program operated by a school. Please carefully review the requirements below. The usual number of doses required is listed; however, there are exceptional circumstances that could alter the number of doses a child needs. If you have questions about your child’s immunization status, contact your child’s primary care provider or local health department

Physicals

A physical health assessment is also required for all students up to the age of nine for entry into a Kansas school for the first time.

Proof of Receiving Immunizations

Proof of receiving the immunizations must be provided to the school before attending the first day of school.

Requirements for the 2025-2026 School Year

Early Childhood Program Operated by a School - Ages 4 Years and Under:

Vaccine	Requirement
DTaP/DT (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)	4 doses
IPV (polio)	3 doses
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)	1 dose
Varicella (chickenpox)	1 dose*
Hepatitis A	2 doses
Hepatitis B	3 doses
Hib (haemophilus influenza type B)	3 - 4 doses**
PCV (pneumococcal conjugate)	4 doses**

KDG - Grade 6:

Vaccine	Requirement
DTaP/DT (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)	5 doses
IPV (polio)	4 doses***
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)	2 doses
Varicella (chickenpox)	2 doses*
Hepatitis A	2 doses
Hepatitis B	3 doses

Grade 7 - 10:

Vaccine	Requirement
DTaP/DT (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)	1 doses
IPV (polio)	4 doses***
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)	2 doses
Varicella (chickenpox)	2 doses*
Hepatitis A	2 doses
Hepatitis B	3 doses
Meningococcal (serogroup A, C, W, Y)	1 dose

Grades 11 - 12:

Vaccine	Requirement
Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)	1 dose~
IPV (polio)	4 doses *
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)	2 doses
Varicella (chickenpox)	2 doses*
Hepatitis A	2 doses
Hepatitis B	3 dosses
Meningococcal (MenACWY)	1 - 2 doses

Additional ACIP RECOMMENDED Vaccines:

Not Required for School Entry

Influenza (Flu): Annual vaccine recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older.
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine:
2 doses recommended at age 11 years
2 doses needed if started at 11-14 years
3 doses needed if started at 15 years or older

Notes:

*Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is not required if the child has had chickenpox disease and the disease is documented by a physician's signature. Without a physician's signature, the vaccine is required even if you believe the child has had chickenpox.

**Total doses needed are dependent on vaccine type and age of the child when doses were administered.

***Three doses of the polio vaccine are adequate if the 3rd dose is given after 4 years of age and there are at least 6 months between the second and third doses.

~ All students in grades 7-12 must have one dose of Tdap regardless of the interval since the last dose of DTaP or Td.

Updating Student Health Records

Written verification of the immunization must be recorded and a copy provided to the school. Verbal verification is not acceptable. If you have a record that verifies your student has had the immunizations, you may fax that verification to us at 554-2230 or you may send the record with your student to school to give to the Nurse or Health Aide.

Please send verification of all immunizations, dental exam, and vision exam that your child receives over the summer to the school, so their school health record can be updated.