Dear parent/guardian,
You may have heard recently that the CDC changed their recommended immunization schedule. While this is true, the state of Missouri has not changed their requirements for students to attend MO public schools and we are continuing to recommend the same vaccines for children and teens that we have in the past. The Macon County Health Department has these required and recommended vaccines available and plan to offer them at the schools throughout Macon County this spring for students entering 8th and 12th grades for the upcoming 2026-2027 school year, who will need to be compliant with state regulations.
Vaccines to be offered:
TDaP (tetanus, diptheria, & pertussis): required for all incoming 8th graders
Meningococcal (meningitis): required for all incoming 8th & 12th graders
HPV (human papilloma virus): recommended for all teens, but not required to attend public school
*Please note that HPV and some Meningococcal vaccines are multi-dose series and will need to be followed up on with subsequent booster doses if you choose for your teen to receive either of them.
This is a great opportunity for your teens to get up to date on their immunizations for the next school year without making an appointment anywhere or missing school/work! Please see below for the date that Macon County Health Department will be at your teen's respective school. For any questions related to any vaccines being offered, please call the Macon County Health Department (660-395-4711) to speak with one of our nurses. We have vaccines for those insured and uninsured! (We encourage you to contact your insurance company prior to immunizations to verify coverage if you are unsure)
School Immunization Dates
Callao: TBD
New Cambria: TBD
Macon: April 13
Bevier: April 2
Atlanta: TBD
La Plata: May 13
https://downloads.aap.org/AAP/PDF/AAP-Immunization-Schedule.pdf
Macon County Health Department
503 N. Missouri St.
Macon, MO 63552
660-395-4711