Immunization Requirements

Vaccinations are a child’s best protection
against the most common childhood diseases.
Immunizations are important for children because they prevent 14 different diseases. 

The District will host two immunization clinics for the start of the 2023-24 school year:

Tuesday, August 1, 2023
during U. City's National Night Out & Back-to-School Rally
5 to 7 p.m.
Jackson Park Elementary School, 7400 Balson Ave. (63130)

Friday, August 18, 2023
9 to 11 a.m.
McNair Administration Building, 7700 Olive Blvd. (63130)
in partnership with Visiting Nurses Association
Preregister for August 18 at www.ucityschools.org/ImmunClinic2023.
(Click here for 1-page PDF of Immunization Clinic flyer)

Although children received vaccinations in early childhood, they need additional shots during school years.
Click on the underlined immunization below for a printable PDF from the CDC with details regarding each shot.
Click here for a 3-page PDF with Pediatric Vaccine Overview from the CDC - updated 101521.
A student’s Missouri state-compliant immunization record should include the following vaccines for specific age/grade levels:
(Click here for 1-page PDF of the list below - updated 111022)

For preschool (by 3 years old):
• 4 DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
• 4 HIB (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B)
• 3 IPV (Polio)
• 1 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• 4 Prevnar or PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate) 
• 1 Varicella (Chicken Pox)

For elementary school (by 4 years old, for kindergarten): 
• 4 or 5-DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
• 3 or 4-Hep B
• 4 HIB (Haemophilus Influenzae Type B)
• 3 or 4-IPV (Polio)
• 2 MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
• 4 Prevnar or PCV (Pneumococcal Conjugate) 
• 2 Varicella (Chicken Pox)

For middle school (at 11 years old, by 8th grade): 
• 1 Meningococcal  ACWY
• 1 TDaP booster (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) 

For high school (at 16 years old, by 12th grade): 
• Meningococcal  ACWY booster

Additional immunizations: Influenza (Flu)/Flulive; Hep A; HPV; Meningococcal B (for college/university); PPSV23 Pneumococcal Polysaccharide; Rotavirus; TD

If a student’s record is incomplete, enrollment/registration will stop until the record is complete or parent/guardian contacts the school nurse.

Have questions? Your school nurse can help!

Additional Immunization Information:

• Missouri School Immunization Requirements (1-page PDF updated for 2023-2024)
  Requisitos de vacunación para las escuelas de Missouri 2023-2024 en español