In January 2018, the Commonwealth of Kentucky changed the immunization requirements for students enrolled in both public and private schools, as well as day care centers. All students must have two doses of the Hepatitis A vaccine prior to the start of the 2018-2019 academic year or show evidence of having the shot series in progress. In addition, students must have the booster dose of the quadrivalent meningococal (MenACWY) vaccine at the age of 16 (previously the booster was required at age 18).
Parents must provide the school with a copy of the EPID-230 "Certificate of Immunization Status" (rev. 2017) showing that the student is CURRENT for all required immunizations. No other form of documentation can be accepted, including partial EPID-230 forms, old forms with the new shots handwritten on them or pharmacy receipts for vaccination. Students who are not in compliance with immunization requirements must be suspended from attending classes until their record is brought current and submitted to the school.
Medical Exemptions are now noted on the EPID-230 if students are unable to be vaccinated due to medical reasons. A separate doctor's letter is not required.
Parents may also file a Religious Declination form. This is the required form and no other documentation can be accepted. Be advised that the "Kentucky immunization regulation does not permit philosophical exemptions to immunizations. Kentucky only has medical or religious exemptions to immunizations."
An audit of the immunization documents will be conducted and students whose documentation is expired, incomplete or missing will have 14 days from the date of notification to be in compliance and avoid suspension.
A copy of the updated immunization and preventative exam forms can be faxed or emailed from your medical provider, or by you, to the attention of Nikki Gehring, Rose Campus Nurse (see info below). You can also email a copy to:
Nikki Gehring – Rose Campus Nurse
ngehring@lexingtonchristian.org
Fax: (859) 223-3769
Phone: (859)422-5711
If you have any questions regarding Kentucky's immunization requirements for school attendance, please visit the Kentucky Department of Education website or Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services website. A brief summary of the changes to the immunization requirements is available here or see the Kentucky Public Health "Amended Immunization Regulation (902 KAR 2:060) Answers to Frequently Asked Questions" for more details regarding the new regulations.
Please make sure your medical forms are up to date and that we have a current copy of your student's immunization record. Links to medical forms can be found below.
Kentucky Immunization Form
Kentucky Physical Form
Kentucky Eye Exam Form
Kentucky Dental Screening Form
Allergy Action Plan
Asthma Action Plan
Diabetes Plan
Injury Report
Prescribed Medication Form
Migraine Action Plan
Seizure Action Plan
Immunization Record: All LCA students must have a current Kentucky immunization Certificate on file with their campus offices by the first day of school August 16, 2023.
Kentucky Physical Examination Record: All NEW students plus all 6th grade students must have a current Kentucky Physical Exam record on file by the first day of school.
Kentucky Eye Examination: All preschool - 1st grade students must submit a Kentucky Eye Exam by January 1, 2024.
Kentucky Dental Examination: All preschool - 1st grade students must submit a Kentucky Dental Exam by January 1, 2024 (completed by a licensed dentist or dental hygienist)