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Immunizations & Vaccinations
Requirements for the 2016 to 2017 School Year
K.A.R. 28-1-20 defines immunizations required for any individual who attends school or a childcare program operated by a school. There are changes in requirements for immunizations for the upcoming school year. Please check your child's immunizations to make sure they are up to date.
- Recommended Immunizations for Children from Birth to 6 Years Old (PDF) (in Spanish)
- Recommended Immunizations for Children 7 Through 18 Years Old (PDF) (in Spanish)
- Recommended Immunizations for Adults (in Spanish)
- Recommended Immunizations for Pregnant Women (in Spanish)
- Travel Immunization Information
DO YOUR PART TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILDREN FROM VACCINE PREVENTABLE DISEASES!!
Ages 4 Years & Under
| Vaccine | Doses |
|---|---|
| DTAP | 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 | 4 doses |
| Prevnar (pneumococcal conjugate) | 4 doses |
| Rotavirus | 3 doses |
Kindergarten Through Grade 6
| Vaccine | Doses |
|---|---|
| DTap | 5 doses |
| IPV (polio) | 4 doses |
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) | 2 doses |
| Varicella (chickenpox) | 2 doses |
| Hepatitis | 3 doses |
Grades 7 Through 10
| Vaccine | Doses |
|---|---|
| Tdap | 1 dose |
| IPV (polio) | 4 doses |
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) | 2 doses |
| Varicella (chickenpox) | 2 doses |
| Hepatitis B | 3 doses |
| Meningitis | 1 dose |
Grades 11 Through 12
| Vaccine | Doses |
|---|---|
| Tdap | 1 dose |
| IPV (polio) | 4 doses |
| MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) | 2 doses |
| Varicella (chickenpox) | 2 doses |
| Hepatitis B | 3 doses |
| Meningitis | 2 doses |
Meningitis vaccine at age 11 years and a booster at age 16 are recommended. Most colleges require this immunization before entrance plus it is better to have your child immunized throughout high school. Follow the link to find out more information about the vaccine. CDC Meningitis vaccine information. HPV Vaccine (a three-dose series) at age 11 to 12 years. This is recommended for both boys and girls. Check with the health department for details. Follow the link to find out more information about the vaccine. CDC HPV information.
List of Vaccinations Available at the Meade County Health Department
Child & Teen Vaccinations
- Hepatitis B (Hep-B)
- Hepatitis A (Hep-A)
- Diphtheria, Tetanus Pertussis (DTaP)
- Haemophilus Influenzae type B (Hib)
- Polio (IPV)
- Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV13 & PCV20)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Chicken pox (Varicella)
- Rotavirus
- HPV (girls and boys ages 11-26)
- Influenza
- Meningococcal (meningitis)
- TB skin test
- COVID-19 vaccine
Payment can be based on a sliding fee scale. Will not be refused services for inability to pay. need to bring in Proof of Income.
Adult Vaccinations
- Influenza (Flu)
- Pneumococcal (Pneumonia)
- Tetanus-Diphtheria and Pertussis
- Hepatitis A (Hep-A)
- Hepatitis B (Hep-B)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Chicken-pox (Varicella)
- TB skin test
- Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix)
- Travel Vaccines
- COVID-19 Vaccine