Immunization Requirements 2008-2009 School Year
June 23, 2008
Immunizations Requirements for 2008/09 School Year Beginning in the school year 2008/09, one dose of varicella-containing vaccine will be required for students through the 5th grade.
K.A.R. 28-1-20 defines immunizations required for school entry
based on the
2003 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)
recommendations.
Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis
(DTaP); 5 doses required, with a 10 year booster dose of Td/Tdap
Poliomyelitis (IPV/OPV): four doses required Measles, mumps,
rebella: two doses required Hepatitis B: three doses required
(through grade 5) Varicella (Chickenpox): one dose required
(through grade 5) unless proof of prior varicella disease is
provided. 2 doses are recommended by the ACIP for all ages.
