Immunizations
- Immunizations
- Vaccine Clinics
- Fall Immunization Exclusion Day
- Spring Immunization Exclusion Day
- Policies and Guidelines
- Kansas Immunization Requirements
- Immunization Requirements by Grade
- Exemptions to Immunizations
- Sedgwick County Health Department - Immunizations
- Resources
Immunizations
Immunizations Protect the Health of Your Child, Your Family and Your Community.Official/valid immunization documentation must be provided to Wichita Public Schools. Present immunization information at enrollment. If your child is in progress of completing required vaccinations, documentation must show at least one of the each required vaccine has been received.
Contact your school nurse for Immunization information. Families who have recently moved into the district from out of state are allowed fourteen days to obtain those records.
Immunization Requirements change most every year. See the current requirements on the Immunization Requirements tab on this page.
Vaccine Clinics
Offered by Wichita Public Schools and Sedgwick County Division of Health
No Clinics Scheduled at this time.
As a service to parents, Sedgwick County Division of Health occasionally partners with Wichita Public Schools to provide a School Located Vaccination Clinic.
What to Know
WPS and Sedgwick County Health Department will host NO COST vaccine clinics offering opportunities for students to receive required and recommended vaccines for school.
- Parent/guardian must be present with children.
- Bilingual staff will be on-site.
- Appointments are required.
- Use the button above or call 973-4475.
- Please use the name of the child getting vaccinated when setting up the appointment.
- Schedule a separate appointment for each child in your family.
What to Bring
- Vaccination records
- Health insurance card (if child has insurance)
- Vaccine consent form (download forms below)
- Letter of required immunizations from school nurse (if applicable)
A Vaccine Consent Form must be completed for your child to participate. Bring this completed form with you to the vaccine clinic.
Fall Immunization Exclusion Day
Fall Immunization Exclusion Day for the 2024-2025 School Year
October 22, 2024
All students attending Wichita Public Schools must be in compliance with the state of Kansas's current immunization laws and regulations. Any student who does not meet the State's requirements will NOT be allowed to attend school on or after October 22, 2024 until one of the following documents is provided to the school nurse:
- Up to date immunization records
- A scheduled plan to give shots needed signed by the physician
- A signed medical or religious exemption according to the provisions of the law
Spring Immunization Exclusion Day
Spring Immunization Exclusion Day for the 2024-2025 School Year
March 24, 2025
All students attending Wichita Public Schools must be in compliance with the state of Kansas's current immunization laws and regulations. Any student who does not meet the State's requirements will NOT be allowed to attend school on or after March 24, 2025 until one of the following documents is provided to the school nurse:
- Up to date immunization records
- A scheduled plan to give shots needed signed by the physician
- A signed medical or religious exemption according to the provisions of the law
Policies and Guidelines
Immunizations Guidelines
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State law requires documentation of student immunizations.
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At least one dose of each required vaccine must be received immediately preceding enrollment
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Parents must verify that the child is in progress of obtaining basic required levels and awaiting the next available dose.
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New students to Wichita Public Schools awaiting the transfer of immunization records have fourteen days to obtain them.
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Philosophical beliefs for immunization exemption are not acceptable in the state of Kansas.
Immunizations Must be Provided to Wichita Public Schools on an Official Form
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Kansas Certificate of Immunization (KCI) - available from your neighborhood school, most health care providers, and kdhe.ks.gov
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Another state’s “Certificate of Immunization”
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School transcript containing immunization information from a previous school
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Medical records from the health department or from a medical agency
Documentation Requirements on Official Forms
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Documentation of your child's immunizations must include month, date, and year.
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Acceptable signatures include health care provider and health department officials.
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Signatures of a nurse, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner working in a physician’s office will be accepted if they include the name of the health care provider or clinic with whom they are affiliated.
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USD 259 school personnel, parents and/or guardians are not authorized to complete and sign KCIs
The Following Documentation of Legal Exemptions to Vaccination Requirements are Acceptable
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A medical exemption shall be validated annually by a physician (Medical Doctor/M.D. or doctor of Osteopathy/D.C.) by completion of “KCI Form B”. This form is available at kdhe.ks.gov or from the school nurse. The medical exemption must be due to a physical condition of the child so that the tests or inoculations would seriously endanger the life of the child. The “KCI Form B” must be renewed every school year.
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Written statement signed by parent or guardian that the child is an adherent of a religious denomination whose religious teachings are opposed to such tests or inoculations.
Important Note Regarding Medical and Religious Exemptions
To protect the health of your child and others during suspected vaccine preventable disease outbreaks, Wichita Public Schools Health Services will consult with Sedgwick County Health Department. Any child claiming either of the above exemptions may be subject to automatic exclusion from school.
Kansas Immunization Requirements
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Immunization requirements and recommendations for the 2024-2025 school year are based on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations. The current recommended and minimum interval immunization schedules may be found on the CDC webpage. The best disease prevention is achieved by adhering to the recommended schedule. However, if a child falls behind, the catch-up schedule is implemented. To avoid missed opportunities, immunization providers may use a 4-day grace period, in most instances, per age and interval between doses. In such cases, these doses may be counted as valid.
K.S.A. 72 - 6261 - Kansas Statutes Related to School Immunizations Requirements and K.A.R. 28-1-20, published July,18, 2019 in the Kansas Register, defines the immunizations required for school and early childhood program attendance.
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP/Tdap): Five doses required. Doses should be given at 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 15-18 months, and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). The 4th dose may be given as early as 12 months of age, if at least 6 months have elapsed since dose 3. The 5th dose is not necessary if the 4th dose was administered at age 4 years or older. A dose of Tdap is required at entry to 7th grade (11-12 years).
- Hepatitis A (Hep A): Two doses required. Doses should be given at 12-23 months with a minimum interval of 6 months between the 1st and 2nd dose.
- Hepatitis B (Hep B): Three doses required. Doses should be given at birth, 1-2 months, and 6-18 months. Minimum age for the final dose is 24 weeks.
- Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR): Two doses required. Doses should be given at 12-15 months and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). Minimum age is 12 months and interval between doses may be as short as 28 days.
- Meningococcal-Serogroup A,C,W,Y (MenACWY): Two doses required. Doses should be given at entry to 7th grade (11-12 years) and 11th grade (16-18 years). For children 16-18 years, with no previous MenACWY, only one dose is required.
- Poliomyelitis (IPV/tOPV): Four doses required. Doses should be given at 2 months, 4 months, 6-18 months, and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). Three doses are acceptable if 3rd dose was given after 4 years of age and at least 6 months have elapsed since dose 2.
- Varicella (Chickenpox): Two doses are required. Doses should be given at 12-15 months and 4-6 years (prior to kindergarten entry). The 2nd dose may be administered as early as 3 months after the 1st dose, however, a dose administered after a 4-week interval is considered valid. No doses are required when student has history of varicella disease documented by a licensed physician.
Legal alternatives to school vaccination requirements are found in K.S.A. 72-6262.
In addition, to the immunizations required for school entry the following vaccines are recommended to protect students:
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV): Two doses recommended at 11 years of age or three doses if the series is started after 15 years.
- Influenza and COVID-19: Annual vaccination recommended for all ages > 6 months of age.
Vaccination efforts by school and public health officials, immunization providers, and parents are key to the success of protecting our children and communities from vaccine preventable diseases. Thank you for your dedication.
Revision 1/2024
Immunization Requirements by Grade
Requirements for the 2024-2025 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. Below are the requirements for the indicated school year. Please carefully review the requirements. The usual number 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 required immunizations must be provided to the school prior to the student attending the first day of school.
Early Childhood Program, Operated by a School, Ages 4 Years and Under
Vaccine |
Requirement |
DTaP/DT (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) |
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 (haemophilus influenza type B) |
4 doses** |
Prevnar (pneumococcal conjugate) |
4 doses** |
KDG - Grade 6 |
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Vaccine |
Requirement |
DTaP/DT (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis) |
5 doses |
IPV (polio) |
4 doses** |
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) |
2 doses |
Varicella (chickenpox) |
2 doses* |
Hepatitis A |
2 doses |
Hepatitis B |
3 doses |
Grade 7 - 10 |
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Vaccine |
Requirement |
Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) |
1 dose~ |
IPV (polio) |
4 doses*** |
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) |
2 doses |
Varicella (chickenpox) |
2 doses* |
Hepatitis A |
2 doses |
Hepatitis B |
3 doses |
Meningococcal (MenACWY) |
1 dose |
Grade 11 & 12 |
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Vaccine |
Requirement |
Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) |
1 dose~ |
IPV (polio) |
4 doses*** |
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) |
2 doses |
Varicella (chickenpox) |
2 doses* |
Hepatitis A |
2 doses |
Hepatitis B |
3 doses |
Meningococcal (MenACWY) |
1-2 doses See below: |
Students entering 11th and 12th grades: Two doses of MenACWY are required. One dose is required before entering 7th grade and one dose is required before entering 11th grade. If an adolescent 16-18 years old has never received a previous dose of MenACWY, only one dose is required for school attendance and the series is considered complete. |
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Notes |
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* Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine is not required if child has had disease and disease is documented by physician signature. Without a physician signature, vaccine is still required even if you believe your child has had chickenpox disease. ** Total doses needed depend on vaccine type and child's age when doses were administered. *** Three doses are acceptable if the 3rd dose was given after 4 years of age, and there are at least 6 months between the second and third doses. ~ All students in grades 7-12 must have one dose of Tdap regardless of the interval since the last dose of DTaP or Td. |
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Additional ACIP RECOMMENDED Vaccines Not Required for School Entry |
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HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine: 2 doses recommended at age 11 years See below: 2 doses needed if series is started at 11-14 years 3 doses needed if series is started at 15 years or older |
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Influenza (Flu) Vaccine: Annual vaccine recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older |
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Provided by the Jefferson County Health Department |
Exemptions to Immunizations
- Medical Exemption - A medical exemption shall be validated annually by a physician (Medical Doctor/M.D. or doctor of Osteopathy/D.C.) by completion of “KCI Form B”. This form is available at kdhe.ks.gov or from the school nurse. The medical exemption must be due to a physical condition of the child so that the tests or inoculations would seriously endanger the life of the child. Medical exemption must be validated annually by physician completion of the “KCI Form B” must be renewed every school year.
- Religious Exemption - Written statement signed by parent or guardian that the child is an adherent of a religious denomination whose religious teachings are opposed to such tests or inoculations.
To protect the health of your child and others during suspected vaccine preventable disease outbreaks, Wichita Public Schools Health Services will consult with Sedgwick County Health Department. Any child claiming either of the above exemptions may be subject to automatic exclusion from school.
Sedgwick County Health Department - Immunizations
IMMUNIZATIONS - SEDGWICK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
- Main Clinic at 2716 W. Central (all ages)
- Mon - Wed: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Thur: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m., WALK-INS accepted during these hours without a previous appointment (ARRIVE EARLY)
- Fri: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Main WIC Clinic at 1900 E. 9th
- Wed: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 to 4 p.m.
- WIC location 1131 S. Clifton
- Tues: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 to 4 p.m.
- Mobile clinics
- Click here to view upcoming mobile clinics
Resources
Immunizations Policy and Guidelines
Immunizations Policy and Guidelines - Spanish
Immunizations Policy and Guidelines - Vietnamese
Kansas Immunization Requirements for 2024-2025 School Year
2024 - 2025 Immunization Requirements by Grade
2024 - 2025 Immunization Requirements by Grade - Spanish
Phase In Schedule of New Requirements 2024-2025 School Year
Immunization Program - Sedgwick County Health Department
Sedgwick County Health Department
Sedgwick County Division of Health Letters to Parents - English Spanish Vietnamese