(Sedgwick County, Kan.) – School is just around the corner! Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD) wants to help students get ready for the new school year by ensuring they have the required vaccinations for attendance.

Back-to-school immunizations are offered at the SCHD West Central Clinic at 2716 W. Central Ave to any child who is less than 19 years old, regardless of income or health insurance status. Due to COVID-19 precautions, immunizations are now by appointment only to accommodate for social distancing requirements. Call SCHD 316-660-7300 for appointments. Masks are required in the building.

NEW REQUIREMENTS THIS YEAR:

  • Hepatitis A series of 2 doses – Kindergarten to Grade 5
  • Meningococcal ACWY – 1st dose in Grades 7-9 and 2nd dose in Grades 11-12, except if 1st dose is received at age 16 or older, then no additional doses are required.

Required Vaccinations for the 2021-2022 School Year

Number of Doses

DTaP

5

Polio

4

MMR

2

Hepatitis A

2

Hepatitis B

3

Varicella

2

Meningococcal ACWY

1-2 doses (see new requirements above)

Tdap

1 dose for Grades 7-12

Hib

4 doses for children younger than age 5

Pneumococcal

4 doses for children younger than age 5

Highly Recommended Vaccinations

Number of Doses

Influenza

Annual vaccination for children

older than 6 months

HPV

2 doses recommended at age 11; 3 doses

if started after age 15

Meningococcal B

2 doses starting age 16 to 23

COVID-19 vaccination

2 doses (Pfizer for persons age 12 and older)
What Should I Bring to the Appointment?
  • Vaccination records
  • Health insurance card - Most insurance is accepted, including Medicare and Medicaid
  • For uninsured children age 18 and younger, proof of income is required to receive sliding fee scale for services
  • Parent/guardian ID
  • Written letter of consent with parent ID (if parent is not going to bring child)
  • Court approved paperwork for child (if applicable)

For more information about vaccinations, please contact your medical provider or the SCHD.

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