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Division of Epidemiology and Health Planning

Immunization Branch

Who We Are

​​​​The Kentucky Immunization Branch works to prevent and reduce the risk and incidence of vaccine preventable diseases. 

The 2020 county vaccination rates for the current year are provided below. Use the controls at the bottom of the map screen to change age groups and the drop-down menu at the top to select vaccine type. 
Source: Kentucky Immunization Registry (KYIR). Rates reflect only data reported to KYIR.



Programs &
Services

Vision

Living free of vaccine-preventable diseases.

Mission

Prevent, promote and protect through education and collaboration to eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases in Kentucky.

Guiding Principles

  • Dedication
  • Knowledge
  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Flexibility
  • Compassion
  • Teamwork

Services Include

  • Providing vaccines to Vaccines for Children-enrolled health care providers at no cost
  • Enforcing school and child care immunization regulations
  • Providing immunization education and training for health care providers and the general public
  • Coordinating surveillance and control efforts for vaccine-preventable diseases
  • Promoting vaccine safety
  • Developing effective partnerships
  • Supporting efforts to increase vaccinations for all Kentuckians

Amended Immunization Regulation

Effective June 21, 2017, 902 KAR 2:060 was amended. Please see the Summary of Recent Changes  for more information.

Immunization Certificates
(Effective June 2017)

Immunization Registry Access

Visit KYIR for more information about the Kentucky Immunization Registry.


2022-2023 Annual School Immunization Survey Links and Instructions

The Kentucky Immunization Branch conducts an annual survey to assess the vaccine coverage of children in in Kentucky. In accordance to Kentucky administrative regulation 902 KAR 2:055 public and private elementary and secondary schools submit their immunization survey results via the online survey links sent. 

There are separate surveys for Kindergarten, Seventh and Eleventh grade surveys. No paper copies are accepted. Schools should use the instructions to help complete each survey. Worksheets are provided for your use only and will not be collected.
Survey deadline is February 28th, 2023. Please contact Mishaal Bhurgri Mishaal.bhurgri@ky.gov for any concerns. 

Instructions on How to Complete the Annual School Immunization Survey​

Annual Immunization Survey Worksheets: 

Annual School Immunization Reports for Previous Years

Infants and Children

Visit the CDC Website for specific information regarding the following immunizations for infants and children.

Recommended Immunizations

  • Hepatitis B
  • Rotavirus
  • DTaP
  • Haemophilus Influenzae type B (Hib)
  • Pneumoccocal (PCV)
  • Polio
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) or (MMRV)
  • Meningococcal
  • Varicella
  • Hepatitis A
  • Influenza (annually) - There are several types of influenza vaccine of either live attenuated influenza vaccine (select populations) or inactivated influenza vaccine (most populations)

Please discuss these recommended immunizations with your primary care provider.

Adolescents

Visit this CDC Website for specific information regarding each of the recommended vaccines.

Recommended Immunizations

  • Tdap
  • HPV
  • Meningococcal
  • Influenza (annually) - There are several types of influenza vaccine of either live attenuated influenza vaccine (select populations) or inactivated influenza vaccine (most populations)

If not already received by age 6:

  • Hepatitis B
  • Polio
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella

If high-risk:

  • Pneumoccocal (PPSV)
  • Hepatitis A

Please discuss recommended immunizations with your primary care provider.

College Specific

Visit this CDC Website for specific information regarding each of the recommended immunizations.

Recommended Immunizations

  • Tetanus diphtheria (Td) (every 10 years)
  • Tdap (one dose in place of the Td booster)
  • Influenza (annually) - There are several types of influenza vaccine of either live attenuated influenza vaccine (select populations) or inactivated influenza vaccine (most populations)

If not already received in childhood/adolescence:

  • Hepatitis B
  • Polio
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Meningococcal
  • Varicella
  • HPV

If high risk:

  • Pneumococcal (PPSV)
  • Hepatitis A

If travelling outside of the U.S, please visit the CDC Travel Web site for information on country-specific vaccines.

Adults

Visit this CDC Website for specific information regarding each of the recommended immunizations.

Recommended Immunizations for All Adults

  • Tetanus diphtheria (Td) (every 10 years)
  • Tdap (one dose in place of the Td booster)
  • Influenza (annually) - There are several types of influenza vaccine of either live attenuated influenza vaccine (select populations) or inactivated influenza vaccine (most populations)

If not already received in childhood/adolescence:

  • Varicella
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • HPV (females and males younger than 26)

If high risk:

  • Pneumococcal (PPSV)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis A

Recommended Immunizations for a Healthy Pregnancy

  • Influenza only inactivated influenza vaccine is appropriate for pregnancy
  • Tetanus diphtheria (Tdap) once during every pregnancy or immediately postpartum

If high risk or indicated:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B

Recommended Immunizations to Protect a Newborn

The following immunizations should be given to all caregivers of newborns to help protect newborns from diseases for which they are not yet able to receive immunizations. Caregivers include: parents and other family members and day care providers.

  • Influenza (annually) - There are several types of influenza vaccine of either live attenuated influenza vaccine (select populations) or inactivated influenza vaccine (most populations)
  • Tdap (one dose in place of the Td booster)

Recommended Immunizations for People older than 60

  • Pneumoccocal (PPSV) - older than 65
  • Shingles (Zoster) - older than 60
  • Influenza Inactivated Influenza Vaccine

Employee Specific

Visit this CDC Website for specific information regarding each of the recommended immunizations.

Recommended Immunizations for Health-Care Workers

  • Hepatitis B
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella
  • Tetanus diphtheria (Td) (every 10 years)
  • Tdap (one dose in place of the Td booster)
  • Influenza (annually) - There are several types of influenza vaccine of either live attenuated influenza vaccine (select populations) or inactivated influenza vaccine (most populations)

Recommended Immunizations for Educators 

  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Varicella (unless documented proof of immunity is available)
  • Tetanus diphtheria (Td) (every 10 years)
  • Tdap (one dose in place of the Td booster)
  • Influenza (annually) - There are several types of influenza vaccine of either live attenuated influenza vaccine (select populations) or inactivated influenza vaccine (most populations)
  • Hepatitis B (special education teachers, nurses, custodians)
  • Hepatitis A (food handlers)


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