Immunization Requirements for the School Year K.A.R. 28-1-20 defines immunizations required for any individual who attends school or a preschool or a childcare program operated by a school. There are many changes in requirements for immunizations for the upcoming school year. Please carefully review the requirements below and note that your child may fall into more than one of the listed categories. The usual numbers of doses required are 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. Proof of receiving the immunizations must be provided to the school prior to the first day of school in August.
*Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine not required if child has had chickenpox disease and disease is documented by physician's signature. Without physician signature, vaccine is required even if you believe your child has had chickenpox disease.
**Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine not required if child has had chickenpox disease and disease is documented by physician's signature. Without physician signature, vaccine is required even if you believe your child has had chickenpox disease.
***Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine not required if child has had chickenpox disease and disease is documented by physician's signature. Without physician signature, vaccine is required even if you believe your child has had chickenpox disease.
**This change is to improve pertussis (whooping cough) immunity, due to increasing pertussis outbreaks.
***When it is time for a Td booster, usually at 12-15 years of age, a Tdap is required instead of a Td. This change is to improve pertussis (whooping cough) immunity, due to increasing pertussis outbreaks. All students please bring proof of immunizations to enrollment. SCHOOL ENTRY PHYSICALS
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