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The Kansas School Kindergarten Through Grade 12 Immunization Requirements, Licensed Child Care Facilities and Early Childhood Programs Operated by Schools Immunization Requirements, and other school related documents for the 2026-2027 school year are now posted on our website. Immunization requirements and recommendations are based on the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) recommendations.
Vaccines remain a safe and effective tool for preventing serious infectious diseases. Providers are encouraged to support patients by addressing questions and guiding them to trusted, evidence-based information.
If you have questions, please contact your Regional Immunization Nurse or the immunization consultant on call at 877-296-0464 or KDHE.IMMConsultant@ks.gov.
Influenza activity remains high across much of the United States, and flu season is not over. Vaccination continues to provide important protection, even later in the season, by reducing the risk of illness, severe complications, and hospitalization.
Providers are encouraged to assess flu vaccination status at every visit and offer vaccination to eligible patients. A strong provider recommendation remains one of the most effective ways to increase uptake, especially for patients at higher risk for complications.
It is not too late to vaccinate and help protect patients and communities from influenza.
Additional Flu Related Links:
Flu Education Module | IKC
Preventing Seasonal Flu | Influenza (Flu) | CDC
January is Cervical Health Awareness Month, highlighting the importance of prevention through HPV vaccination and routine screening. Nearly all cervical cancers are caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection, and the HPV vaccine is a safe and effective way to prevent HPV-related cancers.
The HPV vaccine is routinely recommended at ages 11 to 12 and can be started as early as age 9, with catch-up vaccination recommended through age 26. Adults age 27 through 45 years who are not already vaccinated may choose to vaccinate based on their personal risk after discussing with their healthcare provider.
Providers are encouraged to give a strong, routine recommendation for HPV vaccination and to assess vaccination status at every visit. Promoting HPV vaccination and screening helps protect patients and reduce the burden of cervical cancer.
HPV Related links:
About HPV | HPV | CDC
Ask The Experts About Vaccines: HPV (Human Papillomavirus) | Immunize.org
Cervical Cancer Awareness | Cancer | CDC
Cervical Cancer Awareness Month | AACR
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) Immunization Resources for Healthcare Providers | Immunize.org
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) | Let’s Get Real
Resource Center - National HPV Vaccination Roundtable
HPV Education Module | IKC
Vaccines for Children (VFC) and Vaccines for Adults (VFA) enrolled providers are required to designate a primary and back-up vaccine coordinator at each facility (with the option to designate a third coordinator if needed). Vaccine coordinators are responsible for ensuring that all vaccine-related activities are completed, including vaccine ordering, monthly physical inventory counts, stock rotation, expiration date monitoring, temperature monitoring and documentation, and serving as the primary point of contact between the Kansas Immunization Program (KIP) and the facility.
Each year, staff serving in the vaccine coordinator roles (primary, back-up and other designated contacts) must complete updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) training modules through You Call the Shots.
2026 Required Modules:
- VFC Providers: must complete both modules listed below.
- VFA (only) Providers: must complete only Module Ten – Storage and Handling (listed below).
We also encourage any staff who receives vaccine shipments or administers vaccines to complete these modules.
Module Sixteen – Vaccines for Children Program (WB5005) (VFC providers only)
The 2026 You Call the Shots – Module Sixteen – Vaccines for Children Program provides an overview of key VFC requirements, including patient eligibility, a VFC site visit overview, and general expectations related to storage, handling, and inventory management.
Module Ten – Storage and Handling (WB5004) (Required for VFC and VFA providers)
The 2026 You Call the Shots – Module Ten – Storage and Handling reviews proper vaccine storage and why it is essential to follow manufacturer recommendations. Topics include storage units and temperature monitoring devices, responding to out-of-range temperatures, staff training, emergency vaccine transport, and implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs). The module also covers vaccine preparation, beyond-use dates, and inventory management best practices.
These modules are available on the CDC TRAIN and Kansas TRAIN learning networks. If you do not already have an account, please take a few minutes to create one by completing the required fields. Each module takes approximately one hour to complete and CEUs are available.
Staff must complete a post-test and pass with at least an 80%. Each person is allowed two attempts to pass. After passing, a completion certificate will be available.
Certificates must be uploaded into KSWebIZ no later than March 31, 2026.
Instructions for accessing Kansas TRAIN, CDC TRAIN, and uploading certificates into KSWebIZ are included in this edition of What’s Happening Wednesday.
For other questions related to the KIP or the VFC/VFA programs, please contact your Regional Immunization Nurse or the Immunization Nurse On-Call at 877-296-0464 or email KDHE.IMMConsultant@ks.gov.
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