Childcare/School
Children are required in the state of Kentucky to be immunized against
certain diseases if they attend:
- Child care facilities
- Certified family child care homes
- Preschool/Head Start programs
- Public and Private Primary and Secondary schools
See if your child meets the requirements:
When children are gathered together and in close contact with each other,
like a school setting, there is an increased risk for spreading diseases such as
measles, mumps or pertussis. Making sure children are up-to-date on their
immunizations greatly reduces that risk.
Your child’s healthcare provider will discuss with you which vaccines are
recommended for your child to have and which ones are required for school. Your
child will also receive an immunization certificate to provide to the school
upon registration.
Refer to the
Kentucky
Immunization Regulation for details on exceptions and exemptions.
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