Immunizations at Southeast Kansas Multi-County Health Department (SEKMCHD)

Protecting your family’s health starts with prevention — and vaccines are one of the most effective tools we have. At SEKMCHD, we proudly provide a wide variety of immunizations to help safeguard your children, yourself, and your community.

🛡️ Why Vaccinate?

Immunizations are the best way to protect you and your family from vaccine-preventable diseases like measles, pertussis (whooping cough), meningitis, HPV-related cancers, and more. Vaccines save lives — don’t wait to vaccinate!

✅ What We Offer

We provide:

• All required school immunizations

• Childhood and adult vaccines

• Tuberculosis (TB) skin testing

• Whooping cough vaccines for close contacts of infants (Baby Cocoon Program)

🚫 We do not offer travel vaccines.
👉 Visit our Resources page for the nearest Travel Clinic locations.

🧒 Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program

All SEKMCHD offices are VFC Providers!
This federally funded program provides no-cost vaccines for children who may not otherwise be vaccinated due to financial barriers.

Who qualifies for VFC?

A child (18 years or younger) AND:

• Has no health insurance, OR

• Is enrolled in KanCare Title 19 (Medicaid), OR

• Has private insurance that does NOT cover immunizations

What about CHIP?

Children enrolled in Title 21 (CHIP) may also qualify for low-cost vaccines if:

• They are uninsured, OR

• Immunizations are not covered under their private insurance plan

💡 Not sure if you qualify? Contact your local SEKMCHD office for assistance!

💳 Private Insurance Info

We accept some private insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS).

• If your plan covers immunizations, we will bill BCBS directly.

• If any portion is not covered, you will be responsible for the remaining balance.

• Clients are encouraged to verify coverage with BCBS before the appointment.

🔍 If immunizations are not covered, children under 18 may still qualify for VFC vaccines.

No child will be denied vaccination due to inability to pay the administration fee.

👶 Baby Cocoon Program: Free Whooping Cough Vaccine

Is your baby protected from whooping cough?

SEKMCHD, in collaboration with KDHE, offers FREE whooping cough (Tdap) vaccines to:

• Parents

• Grandparents

• Caregivers

• Anyone who is in close contact with infants under 12 months old

This free vaccine is offered to protect newborns who are too young to be fully vaccinated.
💙 Donations are appreciated, but not required.

🏫 School Immunization Requirements

Kansas law requires up-to-date immunization records for all children entering daycare, preschool, and K–12 schools.

📄 Kansas School Immunization Requirements (via Jefferson County Health Department)

🗓️ Recommended Vaccine Schedules

From infancy through adulthood, these CDC schedules help guide when vaccines should be given:

• Children (Birth through 18 Years)

• Adults (19 Years and Older)

• Catch-Up Schedule (Ages 4 Months–18 Years)

📄 Need printed copies? Just ask at your local SEKMCHD office.

💡 Did You Know?

👶 Expecting a baby?
Your baby should receive their first vaccine before leaving the hospital. Talk to your provider for more details.

📍 New to Kansas?
Children entering Kansas schools must have current immunization records and a physical exam.

🧑‍🎓 Parent of a teen?
There are two life-saving vaccines your teen may need:

• HPV Vaccine – Prevents multiple types of cancer

• MenACWY Vaccine – Prevents deadly meningitis

🎥 Watch real-life testimonials about meningitis on our Resources page.

❓ Have Questions About Vaccines?

We're here to help with evidence-based answers to your vaccine questions.

Use the contact form on our site or call your local SEKMCHD office for information, prices, and scheduling.