Immunization Requirements

Kansas Department of Health and Environment

Kathleen Sebeluis, Governor

Roderick L Bermby, Secretary

http://www.kdheks.gov

SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR

FEBRUARY 2009

Immunization requirements and recommendations for the 2009-2010 school year are based on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations.

K.A.R. 28-1-20 defines immunizations required for any individual who attends school or early childhood programs operated by a school. http://www.kdheks.gov/immunize/download/KS_Imm_Regs_for_School_and_Childcare.pdf

  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP): five doses required. Four doses acceptable if dose 4 given on or after the 4th birthday. Booster dose of Tdap required at age 11. Students who will be 12 years of age on September 1, 2009 should have documentation of Tdap if more than 2 years since previous dose of Td.
  • Poliomyelitis (IPV/OPV): four doses required. Three doses acceptable if dose 3 given on or after the 4th birthday.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: two doses required.
  • Hepatitis B: three doses required through grade 9.
  • Varicella (chickenpox): two doses required for Kindergarten; one dose required grades 1-9 unless history of varicella disease documented by a licensed physician. Two doses are currently recommended by the ACIP for all ages.
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): three doses required for children less than 5 yrs of age in early childhood programs. Total doses needed dependent on the age of the child when doses given.
  • Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV7): four doses required for children less than 5 yrs of age in early childhood programs. Total doses needed dependent on the age of the child when doses given.
  • Hepatitis A: two doses required for children less than 5 yrs of age in early childhood programs.
  • Detailed school immunization requirements by age group are listed on the 2-6-09 version of the Kansas Certificate of Immunization (KCI). http://www.kdheks.gov/immunize/download/KCI_Form.pdf
  • In addition to the immunizations required for school entry listed above, the 2009 ACIP recommendations also include the following for school children:
  • Meningococcal (MCV4): one dose recommended for > 11 years of age; not required for school entry
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV): three doses recommended for females >11 years of age; not required for school entry
  • Influenza: yearly vaccination recommended for all ages > 6 months of age; not required for school entry

The complete ACIP recommendations can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/ACIP-list.htm
Efforts by schools have been central to the success of public health efforts in eliminating vaccine preventable diseases. Thank you for this success.

IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM
CURTIS STATE OFFICE BUILDING, 1000 SW JACKSON ST., STE. 210, TOPEKA, KS 66612-1274
Voice 785-296-5591 Fax 785-296-6510

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSED CHILD CARE FACILITIES, REGISTERED FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS OPERATED BY SCHOOLS

FEBRUARY 2009

Immunization requirements and recommendations for the 2009-2010 school year are based on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations. The current immunization schedules, including catch up schedules, may be found at http://www.kdheks.gov/immunize/schedule.htm .
K.A.R. 28-1-20 defines immunizations required for children attending child care programs licensed or registered by KDHE or early childhood programs operated by schools. The complete regulation is available at http://www.kdheks.gov/immunize/download/KS_Imm_Regs_for_School_and_Childcare.pdf.

  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP): five doses required. Doses given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, between 12-15 months(6 months after dose 3) and 5 years. Four doses acceptable if dose 4 given on or after the 4th birthday. Booster dose of Tdap required at age 11.
  • Poliomyelitis (IPV/OPV): four doses required. Doses given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months and 5 years of age. Three doses acceptable if dose 3 given on or after the 4th birthday.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: two doses required. Doses given between 12-15 months and 5 years of age.
  • Hepatitis B: three doses required. Doses given at birth, 2 months, and between 6-18 months.
  • Varicella (chickenpox): two doses required unless history of varicella disease documented by a licensed physician. Doses given between 12-15 months and between 4 -6 years of age.
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): three doses required for children less than 5 years of age. Doses given at 2 months, 4 months and 6 months. Total doses needed dependent on the age of the child when doses given.
  • Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV7): four doses required for children less than 5 years of age. Doses given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, and between 12-15 months. Total doses needed dependent on the age of the child when doses given.
  • Hepatitis A: two doses required for children less than 5 years of age. Doses given at 12 months and 18 months (6 months after dose 1).
  • In addition to the immunizations required for children attending child care programs licensed or registered by KDHE and early childhood programs operated by schools, the 2009 ACIP recommends the following additional immunizations:
  • Rotavirus: three doses recommended for < 8 months of age; not required.
  • Influenza: yearly vaccination recommended for all ages > 6 months of age; not required.

The complete ACIP recommendations can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/ACIP-list.htm
Efforts by child care providers and schools have been central to the success of public health efforts in eliminating vaccine preventable diseases. Thank you for this success.

CHILD CARE LICENSING & REGISTRATION PROGRAM
CURTIS STATE OFFICE BUILDING, 1000 SW JACKSON ST., STE 200, TOPEKA, KS 66612-1274
Voice 785-296-1270

IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM
CURTIS STATE OFFICE BUILDING, 1000 SW JACKSON ST., STE. 210, TOPEKA, KS 66612-1274
Voice785-296-5591Fax785-296-6510