Immunizations

Missouri State Law requires that children must have up to date immunization records on file at school. It is your responsibility as the parent/guardian of your child to give the school the record with the month, day, year, and the name of the office or clinic of each immunization your child has received. If your child is missing the required immunization for school, your child WILL NOT be able to come to school until the needed immunization have been given and written proof is given to the School Nurse.

There are 2 reasons that the state will allow your student to come to school without the required immunizations:

• Medical Exemption - there is a medical reason your child cannot receive an immunization. You will need to get the exemption card from your child's doctor.
• Religious Exemption - it is your religious belief that your child should not get an immunization. You will need to call the Clay County Health Department to schedule an appointment to get the religious exemption card. Plan on at least 15 minutes for the appointment to receive information from the nurse and get the card. Clay County Public Health Department Phone Number is: 816-595-4256.

The School Nurse needs the actual card you get for either exemption (not a copy or faxed copy) before your child starts school.

A complete listing of the immunization requirements for school age children is available at :