Annual seasonal influenza vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older, as vaccination remains the best available preventive measure. Achieving high coverage rates of influenza vaccine in infants and children is a priority to protect them against influenza disease and its complications.

The Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children receive influenza vaccinations by the end of October, if possible. Children who need two doses (those 6 months through 8 years, who have not previously been fully vaccinated) should receive the first vaccine early in the season for optimal protection. 

 

The Morris County Health Department will be available at the USD 417 schools on Monday, October 13, 2025 to provide flu vaccinations.  If you wish to have your child(ren) immunized, please complete the attached consent form (FRONT AND BACK) and return to the school office by Friday, October 3, 2025.

 

Fluzone Trivalent flu shot cost is $50.00.

 

MCHD accepts most private insurances, KanCare, or cash/check.  Individual appointments can also be scheduled at Morris County Health Department at 221 Hockaday Street, Council Grove, (620)-767-5175.

 

If your child does not have health insurance and you are unable to afford a flu shot, the Child Healthcare Organization will help cover the cost. Please reach out to Nurse Stecher (rinda.stecher@usd417.org) or Nurse Reddick (dana.reddick@usd417.org) to let one of them know. 

[Thursday, Oct 2 at 9:58 AM]
Please turn in Flu vaccine consent forms by TOMORROW if you would like your child to receive one during the Monday, October 13th school Flu vaccine clinic. If you need a consent form sent home with your child, please let your school health office know.