Ensuring that children of all ages receive their vaccinations on time is one of the most important steps parents can take to protect their children’s long-term health, as well as the health of friends, classmates, and the broader community. Immunizations are the best way to protect children from potentially serious, and sometimes deadly, diseases. In Wisconsin, children are required to be vaccinated against diseases such as measles and whooping cough before they can attend school.

We encourage parents and guardians to make sure their children are up to date on all recommended immunizations. If your child needs vaccines, please schedule an appointment as soon as possible. To check your child’s immunization status, you may contact the Kewaunee County Public Health Department, your health care provider, or visit the Wisconsin Immunization Registry website to review your child’s immunization record.
 
School and Day Care Requirements: Wisconsin law requires that children in licensed day care centers and students through grade 12 be vaccinated according to their age and grade level. For information on the recent changes to the Wisconsin immunization law, check out the School Immunization Law.

Free immunizations are available to children up to age 18 who meet the following eligibility requirements under the Wisconsin Immunization Schedule:

• Badgercare or Medicaid, or
• Have no health insurance, or
• Whose health insurance does not cover vaccines, or
• Those of American Indian or Native Alaskan descent

Adult Tetanus vaccinations are also offered free of charge to adults with:

• No health insurance, or
• Whose health insurance does not cover vaccines, or
• Those of American Indian or Native Alaskan descent

Additional Information:
Childhood Vaccination Schedule
Adult Vaccination Schedule
Vaccination Information Sheets
Vaccination Administration Record (Shot Consent Form)