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.

DO YOUR PART TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR CHILDREN FROM VACCINE PREVENTABLE DISEASES!!

Ages 4 Years & UnderChild playing with bubbles

VaccineDoses
DTAP4 Doses
IPV (polio)3 Doses
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)1 Dose
Varicella (chickenpox)1 Dose
Hepatitis A2 doses
Hepatitis B3 doses
Hib4 doses
Prevnar (pneumococcal conjugate)4 doses
Rotavirus3 doses


Kindergarten Through Grade 6Child on bike smiling at camera

VaccineDoses
DTap5 doses
IPV (polio)4 doses
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)2 doses
Varicella (chickenpox)2 doses
Hepatitis3 doses


Grades 7 Through 10Girl smiling at camera

VaccineDoses
Tdap1 dose
IPV (polio)4 doses
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)2 doses
Varicella (chickenpox)2 doses
Hepatitis B3 doses
Meningitis1 dose



High Schools sitting at graduationGrades 11 Through 12

VaccineDoses
Tdap1 dose
IPV (polio)4 doses
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)2 doses
Varicella (chickenpox)2 doses
Hepatitis B3 doses
Meningitis2 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