Immunizations
It is unlawful for any student to attend school unless the student has been immunized according to the Missouri Immunization Law (MO State Law 19 CSR 20-28.010; sections 167.181 and 210.003) or unless a signed statement of medical or religious exemption, or a parent/guardian immunization card is on file at the school.
The parent or guardian of each student must furnish the school with satisfactory evidence of immunization in the form of a statement, certificate, or record from a physician or his or her designee, other recognized health facility, immunization registry, school record or child care record stating that the required immunizations have been given to the person and verifying the type of vaccine. The month, day and year of vaccine administration must be included on the statement, certificate or record. A completed and signed medical or religious exemption or parent/guardian immunization exemption will also be accepted per state law. The nurse should be informed of the immunizations a student receives after enrollment in order to maintain current and accurate information on the student's health record.
Students who were enrolled during a previous school year shall be denied attendance for the upcoming school year if not in compliance with Missouri Immunization Law
A Medical Exemption card must be signed by a physician. There must be a medical reason for not receiving immunizations. Medical Exempt cards are available on the Department of Health and Senior Services website. No expiration date from date completed.
If a parent objects to immunization requirements for personal reasons, a completed original signed Parent/Guardian Exempt card must be provided to the school nurse and is kept in the cumulative record. Parent/Guardian Exempt cards are available on the Department of Health and Senior Services website. A new Parent/Guardian Exempt card must be completed yearly.
All required immunizations should be obtained through your family physician, your local pharmacy, local health department, or community health center.
JC Schools Immunization Policy
JC Schools Immunization Procedure
State of Missouri Immunization Requirement Information
K-12 Missouri Immunization Requirements
Immunization Clinics
All required immunizations are given at the Cole County Health Department in Jefferson City. Community Health Center of Missouri in Jefferson City and the Callaway County Health Department in Fulton. If the area you live in is not listed above please follow-up with the health department in your area. Immunizations will be given if the child is accompanied by their parent/guardian. Relatives/Friends must have written consent from parents for children/adolescents 17 years or younger. Arrange to have your child immunized before the start of the school year. Please take current immunization records with you.
Cole County Health Department
3400 West Truman Blvd, Jefferson City, MO 65109
Call (573) 636-2181 for an appointment
Callaway County Health Department
4950 County Rd. #304 in Fulton
Call (573) 642-6881 for an appointment
Community Health Center of Central Missouri
1511 Christy Dr.
Jefferson City, MO 65101
Call (573) 632-2777 for an appointment