New Immunizations Requirements for the 2009-2010 School Year
by Betty Dennis
March 04, 2009
March 3, 2009
Dear Parents & Guardians,
We have received new updates from KDHE for Kansas immunization requirements for the 2009-2010 school year. Preschool children less than 5 years of age must have several immunizations we have not looked at in the past. These are in addition to those required in the past.
Children who will be in Kindergarten (in the fall, 2009) must have two varicella (chickenpox) doses unless they have had the disease. According to KDHE, a licensed physician must document if a child had the disease.
Students in grades 1-9 must have at least one dose of
Varicella (unless they had the disease) and three hepatitis
B shots.
In addition, students who are now 10 years of age or will be 11 years old during the 2009-2010 school year are required to have a Tdap booster.
All students will be required to have 3 doses of Hepatitis B and 2 doses of varicella for the 2010-2011 school year.
We encourage all parents to have their children immunized before August, 2009. You may go to your health care professional or your local health department.
Please contact me if you have questions.
Thank you,
Betty Dennis, RN
620-756-4335
