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Medications at School

According to Guidelines for Medication Administration in Kansas Schools, when possible, medication should be administered at home using a schedule that does not require doses during school hours.

Medication Form

Self-Administration of Asthma Medication

Immunization Requirements for the 2025-2026 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.

Religious Exemption Form

Medical Exemption Form

Early Childhood Program Operated by a School

Ages 4 years & 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 influenzae type B)	3-4 doses**
PCV (pneumococcal conjugate)	4 doses**

Kindergarten to 6th Grade

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

7th to 10th Grade

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

11th & 12th Grade

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)

Meningococcal (MenACWY) Vaccine Notes:

Two doses are required for 11th and 12th grade students.
1st dose due at entry to 7th grade at 11–12 years of age.
2nd dose due at entry to 11th grade at 16–18 years of age.
If 1st dose given at age 16 or older, only one dose is required.

Notes

*	Varicella vaccine is not required if child has had disease and this is documented with a physician’s signature.
**	Total doses may vary depending on vaccine type and child’s age at first dose.
***	Three doses are acceptable if the 3rd dose was given after age 4 and at least six months after the second dose.
~	All students in grades 7–12 must have one dose of Tdap regardless of the time since the last dose of DTaP or Td.

Additional ACIP Recommended Vaccines

Not required for school entry:

HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Vaccine
2 doses recommended at age 11 2 doses if started at 11–14 years 3 doses if started at 15 years or older

Influenza (Flu) Vaccine & COVID-19 Vaccine
Annual flu vaccine recommended for everyone 6 months and older

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