Back-to-School Immunizations at KCMO Health Department Clinic

Back-to-School Immunizations are underway at the Kansas City, Missouri Health Department (KCHD) to meet the high demand for the upcoming school year.

To Get Vaccinations at the KCMO Health Department

Bring your kids to the KCHD clinic at 2400 Troost Avenue, Suite 1400, Kansas City, MO. The health department does not schedule appointments.

Children under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by parent or legal guardian. Bring along a copy of your child’s previous shot records and insurance or Medicaid cards if you have them. If someone else is bringing your kid(s) in for you, be sure to provide a written or signed letter with the following information:

Parent or legal guardian’s name
Child’s name
Name of the person accompanying the child
Phone number where you (the parent or legal guardian) can be reached

The person accompanying the child must have a picture ID even if they are the parent or legal guardian.

Extended Clinic Hours

Normal operating hours (excluding holidays) for the KCHD clinic are:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8am – 5pm (closed noon – 1pm for lunch)
Wednesday
8am – 7pm (closed noon – 1pm for lunch)
Saturday
8am – Noon
The Health Department will close at 1 PM every 4th Thursday for staff development.

Registration for clinics ends 30 minutes prior to closing time.

Cost

Immunizations are free for children who live in the city of Kansas City, MO, and do not have health insurance, are under-insured or eligible for Medicaid. Those not living in the city of Kansas City, MO, will have a fee of $15 for the first child seen and $5 for each additional child in the same family.

For those who don’t qualify for either of these options, KCHD also offers a service where you can pay for the vaccine. Information for that cost is available at the clinic.

Vaccination Requirements

The State of Missouri and the State of Kansas require all student immunizations be up to date before the first day of school. You can find more information for both state at the following links:

You may also be interested in other back-to-school resources and events in our post Top Back-to-School Prep and Fun Activities in Kansas City.