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Immunization Clinics at Schools
Every semester, Clay County Public Health Center staff visit local schools to provide vaccination to middle and high schoolers, with parent/guardian permission. This can be a win-win for families, as it prevents adults from taking time off work and students from missing significant class time to attend an appointment.
Vaccines offered include ones needed for the next school year, plus extra protection options like flu and HPV.
For middle school clinics, only ages 11-14 years are eligible. For high school clinics, only ages 16 years and over are eligible.
Spring 2026 Clinics
| Clinic Date | Clinic Location | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| March 5 | Antioch Middle School | Feb. 25 (extended) |
| March 10 | North Kansas City High School | March 2 (extended) |
| March 12 | Kearney Middle School | March 5 (extended) |
| March 17 | Staley High School | March 3 |
| March 19 | Oak Park High School | March 5 |
| March 24 | New Mark Middle School | March 10 |
| March 26 | Winnetonka High School | March 12 |
| April 7 | Liberty High School | March 24 |
| April 9 | Northgate Middle School | March 26 |
| April 14 | Liberty Middle School | March 31 |
| April 16 | South Valley Middle School | April 2 |
| April 21 | Heritage Middle School | April 7 |
| April 23 | Kearney High School | April 9 |
| April 28 | Discovery Middle School | April 14 |
| May 5 | Liberty North High School | April 21 |
| May 7 | Maple Park Middle School | April 23 |
| May 12 | Excelsior Springs Middle School & High School | April 28 |
| May 14 | Smithville Middle School & High School | April 30 |
Registration & Getting Vaccinated
Please register no later than 2 weeks before the clinic takes place (unless otherwise stated above). We cannot accept forms received after the deadline.
Click here to register for a Spring 2026 clinic.
Prepare for Clinic
On the day of their clinic, students should:
- Wear a short sleeve shirt or layers (so the upper arms are easy to access)
- Eat breakfast or lunch
- Be well hydrated
A registered student may not be seen if they are not on campus during the hours of the clinic.
Payment
Clay County Public Health Center accepts and will bill most major insurance plans including Medicaid. For students that DO have any type of insurance coverage, please provide this information on the registration form. Failure to do so may result in a delay of scheduling the student for requested immunizations.
Students without insurance, out-of-network insurance, or insurance that doesn’t pay for vaccines can also receive the vaccine at no cost during school immunization clinics.
- Who is eligible?
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Fall & Spring: Students aged 11-14 for middle school and 16+ for high school. They must attend the school at which the clinic is being held.
Summer: Incoming 8th or 12th graders only. They must attend the clinic hosted by their home district.
- Who administers the vaccines?
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Registered nurses on staff with Clay County Public Health Center are trained and qualified to safely vaccinate students.
Our staff works closely with school nurses to ensure student safety and support during school-based clinics.
- Does a parent or guardian need to come with the student?
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Fall & Spring Clinics - No. For clinics during the regular school year, students are able to get vaccinated at their school during the school day, with parent permission through the registration form. School nurses oversee these clinics
Summer Clinics - Yes, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the student during summer clinics. Alternatively, the parent or legal guardian may provide written consent for another adult to accompany the student. The consent is included as part of the registration form.
- How much does it cost?
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This program is free to the school, students, and families. If a student is enrolled in Medicaid or has private insurance, insurance will be billed. Students without insurance (or insurance that doesn’t pay for vaccines) can also receive vaccines for free.
This program is a great opportunity to avoid the administration fees that apply when getting vaccinated at the CCPHC building!
- What vaccines are offered?
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Required and recommended vaccines for your student’s age group.
- Tdap (Adacel) vaccine is required for students entering 8th grade.
- One Meningococcal/ACWY (Menactra) vaccine is required for students entering 8th grade.
- Two Meningococcal/ACWY (Menactra) vaccines are required for students entering 12th grade if first one given before age 15.
- Other vaccines offered: Flu, HPV (Gardasil 9), Men B (Bexsero or Trumenba-16-18 yr olds only)
For students who are signed up for and eligible for both the Meningitis ACWY and Meningitis B vaccines, there is an option for a combination vaccine - Men ABCWY (Penbraya).
- Is participation optional?
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Yes. Your child will not receive any vaccinations at school until the registration and consent form is completed and submitted.
Only a custodial parent may provide consent. If another guardian is providing consent, guardian paperwork is required. Guardianship paperwork may be emailed to imms@clayhealth.com or faxed to 816-595-4390.
- Where can I get more information or answers to questions?
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If you have questions about the school vaccination program, please contact your school nurse or the Clay County Public Health Center Immunizations program staff at 816-595-4355.
For questions about vaccines (safety, effectiveness, etc.), please speak with your child's doctor. You can also find reliable information from the sources listed on our Vaccine Safety page.