How to Fill Out Form EPID-230

Form EPID-230 at a glance

What it is: EPID-230 is the Commonwealth of Kentucky Certificate of Immunization Status.

Where and when to file: This certificate should be presented to the school or facility in which the child intends to enroll and should be retained by the school or facility and filed with the child's health record.

A filled-in Form EPID-230 example: a clinic certifies a current baby

Form EPID-230 example filled out, example: a clinic certifies a current baby
A clinic nurse fills out Epid 230 for one baby. She records a Hepatitis B dose and a DTaP dose, and the baby is current. The picture shows the finished form, and none of its entries is real. The next shot is due 02/16/2026, so the certificate is valid until 03/02/2026, 14 days later. The baby is current, so This child is not up-to-date stays empty and Reason child is not up-to-date stays empty. All other doses are left blank because the baby has had only those two shots.

How to fill out Form EPID-230, box by box

Issuing office, child and parent

Form EPID-230 example filled out, issuing office, child and parent

Enter the Certificate Issuing Office Name and Address.

Enter the Name of Child as (Last) (First) (Middle) (Suffix), and the Birthdate as (MM/DD/YYYY).

Enter the Name of Parent as (Last) (First) (Middle) (Suffix), and the Address as (Street) (City) (State) (Zip Code).

Vaccine and dose

Form EPID-230 example filled out, vaccine and dose

Under VACCINE, enter each dose as MM/DD/YYYY under DOSE 1, DOSE 2, DOSE 3, DOSE 4 and DOSE 5.

Under VACCINE: Hepatitis B, Alt. Adult Hepatitis B, DTaP/DTP/DT, Hib, Pneumococcal (PCV13), Polio, Influenza, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis A, Meningococcal, Td, Tdap, Rotavirus, HPV, Men B and Pneumococcal (PPSV23).

1Alternative two dose series of approved adult hepatitis B vaccine for adolescents 11 through 15 years of age. 2DTaP, DTP, or DT. 3Hib not required at 5 years of age or more.

Current or not up-to-date

Form EPID-230 example filled out, current or not up-to-date

This child is current for immunizations until ___/___/____, (14 days after the next shot is due) after which this certificate is no longer valid, and a new certificate must be obtained.

This child is not up-to-date at this time. This certificate is valid until ___/___/____, (14 days after the next shot is due) after which this certificate is no longer valid, and a new certificate must be obtained.

Reason child is not up-to-date

Form EPID-230 example filled out, reason child is not up-to-date

Reason child is not up-to-date: Provisional Status - Child is behind on required immunizations.

Medical Exemption - The following immunizations are not medically indicated: ______________________________________________

If Medical Exemption, can these vaccines be administered at a later date? Enter No or Yes, and the Date.

Reason child is not up-to-date: Religious Objection.

I certify the immunizations

Form EPID-230 example filled out, i certify the immunizations

Sign on Signature of physician, APRN, PA, pharmacist, LHD administrator, RN or LPN designee and enter the Date; by signing you certify that the named child has received immunizations as stipulated.

Sources

[1] EPID-230 (Rev 06/2017), Commonwealth of Kentucky Certificate of Immunization Status (the Official source link on this page).

Epid 230 Form PDF Details

Ensuring the health and safety of children in communal environments like schools and daycare centers is a priority that necessitates meticulous record-keeping and compliance with vaccination guidelines. The Commonwealth of Kentucky recognizes this importance and has instituted the EPID-230 form, a Certificate of Immunization Status, which plays a critical role in this process. This document serves as an official record, detailing a child's vaccination history against diseases such as Hepatitis B, DTaP, Polio, and MMR among others. It lists the name and birthdate of the child, vaccination dates, and the parent's information. Additionally, it indicates whether the child is up-to-date on immunizations or if a medical or religious exemption has been claimed. The significance of this form extends beyond health, as it is a prerequisite for enrollment in schools and childcare facilities, ensuring that all attending children are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. By marking the status of a child's immunization and indicating the validity period of the certificate, the EPID-230 form is an essential tool for parents, healthcare providers, and educational institutions in maintaining public health standards. This form not only facilitates the monitoring of public health compliance but also supports the safe participation of all children in educational and communal activities, thereby underscoring the collective responsibility towards disease prevention and control.

QuestionAnswer
Form NameEpid 230 Form
Form Length1 pages
Fillable?No
Fillable fields0
Avg. time to fill out15 sec
Other namescertificate of immunization kentucky, kentucky immunization certificate, kentucky school immunization form, immunization record for kentucky