Immunization Requirements

New Immunization Requirements for 2012-2013 School Year

Each year, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment issues its updated immunization requirements for any child attending school. Immunizations are used to protect children from once-common highly infectious diseases. The requirements for the 2012-13 school year are made based on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommendations.

2012-13 Immunization Requirements (pdf, 76.98KB)

In certain cases, exemptions to vaccination are allowed. These include:

• Chickenpox: If your child has had the disease, please provide written documentation of the date from your physician.
• Religious Exemptions: Please provide a written statement with signature and date if you are a member of a religious denomination whose teachings are opposed to such immunizations.
• Medical Exemptions: Please provide a yearly written statement from your physician indicating the immunizations your child cannot receive.
• Exemption Form (pdf, 65.12KB)

The complete ACIP recommendations can be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/pubs/ACIP-list.htm . If you would like more information about immunization requirements, you also are welcome to contact your school nurse.

Spring Hill Elementary: Diane Diedrich, 592-7142, diedrich@usd230.org
Prairie Creek Elementary: Brandi Duncan, 592-7255, duncanb@usd230.org 
Spring Hill Intermediate: Cindy Sherman, 592-7170, shermanc@usd230.org
Spring Hill Middle School: Helen Kuttes, 592-7228, kuttesh@usd230.org
Spring Hill High School: Renee Bussell, 592-7253, bussellr@usd230.org