(Aug. 21, 2026) – Last week, after the president's executive order on immunizations, a Kansas Reflector article reported the Kansas Department of Health and Environment confirmed in an email it will continue to follow immunization guidance from the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
KDHE emphasized vaccines are among the most effective tools for preventing serious infectious diseases, stating, "Decades of rigorous studies have shown they are safe and effective," and KDHE remains "committed to supporting clinical guidance and recommendations that provide the most accurate, credible and transparent information available for health professionals and Kansas families."
August is National Immunization Awareness Month and a good time to review available immunization resources. See the 2026 AAP Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. For additional resources, see the AAP Immunization Resources for Hospital-Based Clinicians Who Care for Newborns, AAFP Immunization and vaccine schedules and resources and the ACOG 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule.
The Kansas Hospital Association is a member of the Immunize Kansas Coalition, which provides a wealth of provider toolkits and resources grounded in guidance from national medical associations and supported by scientific evidence. Explore the new IKC Provider Education and Communications Resource Hub.
--Karen Braman