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 immunization clinics
for the start of the 2023-24 school year:
Saturday, April 15, 2023 & Friday, August 18, 2023
9 to 11 a.m.
McNair Administration Building, 7700 Olive Blvd. (63130)
in partnership with Visiting Nurses Association
Preregister 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.
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 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 Pneumococcal Conjugate 
• 2-Varicella (Chicken Pox)

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

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

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 0222)
  Requisitos de vacunación para las escuelas de Missouri 2022-2023 en español