Immunizations

Iowa law requires all students present a valid immunization record before they can enroll in school. Proof of immunizations must include submission of one of the following immunization records:

• Iowa HHS completed immunization record,
• Iowa HHS religious exemption record or
• Iowa HHS medical exemption record signed by a prescribing doctor specifying that the immunizations required would be injurious to the student or to any household member.
  • Please note: Exemptions do not apply when the Iowa Council of Health and Human Services has determined and the Director of Iowa Health and Human Services has declared an emergency or epidemic exists. 

Immunization forms are available in your school health office, on the District website, at the Johnson County Health Department, or through your child’s health care provider. 

Please contact your school nurse or email Jessica Jimmerson, Health Services Manager, or call (319) 688-1000 with any questions.
 

Immunization Law - Iowa department of Public Health

Religious Certificate of Immunization Exemption 

Medical Certificate of Immunization Exemption 

Meningococcal Vaccine

Iowa law requires all 7th-grade students to receive a meningococcal vaccine, which helps protect against meningitis—a serious bacterial infection of the brain, blood, and spinal cord.

According to state law, there is no grace period for this requirement. Students who do not have documentation of the vaccine, or a valid Iowa HHS medical or religious exemption, will not be allowed to attend school until proper documentation is submitted. 

Tdap Vaccine

You can check your child’s immunization record or contact their healthcare provider to confirm whether they have received the Tdap booster and meningitis vaccine. If they have not, please schedule an appointment as soon as possible. Johnson County Public Health offers free immunizations for children, regardless of insurance status. To schedule an appointment, call (319) 356-6042.

Be sure to submit an updated Certificate of Immunization showing proof that the required vaccines were given, or provide a valid Iowa HHS medical or religious exemption form.

Please contact your school nurse or email Jessica Jimmerson, Health Services Manager, or call (319) 688-1000 with any questions.

Meningococcal Vaccine

Students entering 12th grade will need proof of two doses of meningococcal (A, C W, Y) vaccine; or 1 dose if received when the student was 16 years of age or older. According to state law, no grace period will be granted for students who have not received at least one dose of the vaccine or have not submitted a valid Iowa HHS medical or religious exemption form.  

Your student may have already received this vaccine during their regular physical exam.  If you feel they have had this vaccine, please bring the valid, signed certificate of immunization documenting your student has had the vaccine to the school nurse.  You can contact your health care provider's office to get this paperwork.  Johnson County Public Health also provides immunizations at no cost to children with or without health insurance.  Please call (319) 356-6042 to make an appointment.

Please contact your school nurse or email Jessica Jimmerson, Health Services Manager, or call (319) 688-1000 with any questions.