The child and adolescent immunization schedule is a policy that is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). Like all AAP policies, it is developed based on expert review of all available evidence.
As a parent, you can be reassured to know that there have been hundreds of large-scale studies around the world on vaccine safety during the past few decades. They demonstrate that:
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Recommended vaccines are safe for children and teens.
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Vaccines are not associated with conditions like diabetes or problems with fertility.
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Vaccines are not associated with autism or developmental delay.
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Measles-containing vaccines are safe.
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Vaccine ingredients are safe.
Research continues to confirm that vaccines are safe and effective—and they protect children and teens from serious diseases.
Additional Information:
- If your child misses a shot recommended for their age, talk to your child’s doctor as soon as possible to see when the missed shot can be given.
- If your child has any medical conditions that put them at risk for infection (e.g., sickle cell, HIV infection, cochlear implants) or is traveling outside the United States, talk to your child’s doctor about additional vaccines that they may need.
Talk with your child’s doctor if you have questions about any shot recommended for your child.
Immunizations for Children
School Immunizations
Kentucky mandates every student have a current Commonwealth of Kentucky Immunization Certificate to attend school. The School Immunization Program, including Kentucky's Immunization Registry, is administered by the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Immunization Program. Immunization laws and regulations protect everyone. Kentucky has regulations requiring immunizations for children in child care and school. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) administers the Immunization Program in Kentucky schools. These same requirements also provide exemptions from these immunizations for both medical reasons and religious beliefs. A current immunization certificate should be on file at the school within two weeks of the child’s enrollment (702 KAR 1:160, formerly 704 KAR 4:020).
For more information or questions regarding immunizations, forms or the KY Immunization Registry, please visit the Kentucky Immunization Registry Web site (published 7/20/2020. 10:05AM)
Childhood Diseases
Protect your child against various childhood diseases. A vaccination schedule is available at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website.
- Recommended Vaccinations for Child (Birth thru 6 years)
- Recommended Vaccinations for Child (7-18 years)
- Religious Exemption Form (PDF)
- Medical Exemption Form - A medical exemption must be authorized by a qualified medical provider. KRS 214.036 states, in summary, "Nothing shall be construed to require the... immunization of any child at a time when, in the written opinion of his or her attending medical provider, [it] would be injurious to the child's health." The state form EPID 230 the "Kentucky Certificate of Immunization Status," contains a checkbox for "Medical Exemption." This is the same form used to document all vaccines that a child has received.
Fees are based on a sliding scale if your child is not covered by a medical card. Please call for an appointment.
Flu Vaccine
Who should get inactivated influenza vaccine? People 6 months of age and older at risk for getting a serious case of influenza or influenza complications, and people in close contact with them (including all household members) should get the vaccine. We do accept some private insurance for adult flu vaccinations. Appointments are required.