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Recommended Immunizations for Children from Birth to 6 Years Old     (in spanish)

Recommended Immunizations for Children 7 Through 18 Years Old

Recommended Immunizations for Adults

Travel Immunization Information

 

 Requirements for the 2016-2017 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. 

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Ages 4 years and Under
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
DTap	5 doses
IPV (polio)	4 doses
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)	2 dose
Varicella (chickenpox)	2 dose
Hepatitis B	3 doses
Grades 7 through 10
Tdap	1 dose
IPV (polio)	4 doses
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)	2 doses
Varicella (chickenpox)	2 doses
Hepatitis B	3 doses
Grades 11 through 12
Tdap	1 dose
IPV (polio)	4 doses
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)	2 doses
Varicella (chickenpox)	2 doses
Hepatitis B	3 doses

Meningitis vaccine at age 11 years and a booster at age 16 are recommended. Most colleges require this immunizations 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 11-12 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

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List of Vaccinations available at the Meade County Health Department:

Child/Teen Vaccinations:	Hepatitis B (Hep-B)
Payment can be based on sliding fee scale. Will not be refused services for inability to pay. need to bring in Proof of Income.	Hepatitis A (Hep-A)
	Diphtheria, Tetanus Pertussis (DTaP)
	Haemophilus Influenzae type B (Hib)
	Polio (IPV)
	Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV7)
	Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
	Chicken-pox (Varicella)
	Rotavirus
	HPV (girls and boys ages 11-26)
	Influenza
	Meningococcal (meningitis)
	TB skin test
Adult Vaccinations:	Influenza (Flu)
	Pneumoccal (Pneumonia)
	Tetanus Diphtheria & Pertusis
	Hepatitis A (Hep-A)
	Hepatitis B (Hep-B)
	Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
	Chicken-pox (Varicella)
	TB skin test
	Shingles Vaccine (Shingrix)
	Travel Vaccines

Click Here for Schedule of Flu Shots