Kindergarten Korner
Getting Your Child Ready For Kindergarten
by Katie Kettler
March 07, 2008
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR YOUR NEW KINDERGARTEN STUDENT!!
DATE: March 07, 2008
Prior to entering kindergarten in a Kansas public school, the following immunization schedule should be completed (all of the below immunizations are required if an (*) is indicated).
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Vaccine |
2-4 m |
4-6 m |
6-9m |
12 m |
15 m |
4-6 yrs |
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*DTaP |
Required |
Required |
Required |
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Required |
Required |
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*IPV |
Required |
Required |
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Required |
required |
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*MMR |
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Required |
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Required |
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*Varicella |
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Required |
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*Hepatitis B |
Required |
Required |
Required |
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Hep. A |
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2 doses recom. |
*DTaP: 5 doses required; 6 months between dose 3 and 4. Four doses permissible if 4th dose is after 4th birthday.
*IPV: 4 doses 4 weeks between each dose, OR 3 doses if one dose given on or after 4th birthday
*MMR: first dose must be given on or after first birthday
Hep A: Not yet required, but recommended
*Varicella: first dose on or after first birthday, booster required for entrance into kindergarten.
Your student will also need: Kansas Physical/Health Assessment that is dated no earlier than ONE YEAR from start date of the date they will enter kindergarten.
The required forms can be found on our school’s website at: http://www.hiawathaschools.org.
IF YOUR CHILD WILL NEED MEDICATION AT SCHOOL, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR GUIDELINES AND PERMISSION FORMS.
According to Kansas immunization laws, USD 415 does impose an exclusionary date on children who do not have or present a completed immunization log/current physical to the school. It is imperative that this material is turned in at enrollment to assure your child will be able to attend school.
Please bring to enrollment:
Completed Immunization card and/or KCI form (filled out by nurse or
physician)
Copy of Current Kansas Well-Child Check
Health History Form
Certified Copy of Birth Certificate
http://www.kdheks.gov/immunize/download/KCI.Form.pdf (you may print a copy of KCI form here)
Hiawatha, Kansas(and the surrounding area) have several medical offices you may visit to obtain your immunizations and or school physicals:
Brown County Health Department: 742-2505
Hiawatha Family Practice Clinic 742-2161
Searight Family Practice Clinic 742-3523
TreSoles 742-4100
Kickapoo Nation Health CTR 486-2154
Iowa Tribe Health Clinic 595-3450
HighlandClinic 442-3213
After your child receives his or her vaccinations and/or physical, for your convenience, this information can be faxed to our school at 785-742-2545. Please make attention to: Katie Kettler, RN/BSN.
Thank you for your cooperation. As always, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call me: 785-742-7181.
PLEASE REFER TO "RELATED SITES" AND CLICK ON WEB ADDRESS. THIS WILL TAKE YOU TO FORMS AND INFORMATION YOU ARE NEEDING FOR KINDERGARTEN ENROLLMENT.
Sincerely,
Katie L. Kettler, RN/BSN
