If a student requires medication while at school, the district must receive a completed form before any medication can be administered. Please note that any prescribed medication must have the appropriate form completed and signed by a healthcare provider. We will only administer medication as the healthcare provider has indicated. All medication forms must be signed by the parent as well. Please see the links below for the medication authorization forms. We can only accept medication from a guardian or parent in the original container with an unaltered label from the pharmacy including the student's name, date of birth, medication, and medication dosing. We can't accept medication any other way. If parents request administration of an over-the-counter medication, it must be provided to the school nurse in a new, unopened container with the student's name and date of birth written on it. Please call if you have any questions. Please note that these forms must be completed yearly.

Seizure Medication Form

Inhaler Medication Authorization Form

Prescription Medication Authorization Form

Epinephrine Medication Authorization Form

*Please note we are required to have documentation from a healthcare provider of your student's specific allergies each school year.

Vaccinations

The State of Ohio has specific vaccination requirements for all students in the public school setting. These requirements include students that participate in both an in person learning atmosphere or an online platform such as the Springfield Digital Academy. If you have any questions about the required vaccines for school please reach out to your building nurse or the Director of Health Services.

KINDERGARTEN

Immunizations required by the state of Ohio before entry into kindergarten include:

Hepatitis B-three (3) doses. The second dose must be at least twenty-eight (28) days after the first. The third dose must be given at least sixteen (16) weeks after the first dose and at least eight (8) weeks after the second dose. The last dose in the series (third or fourth dose) must not be administered before age twenty-four (24) weeks.

DtaP-completed series of 4 doses with the last dose on or after the 4th birthday

Polio-completed series of at least 3 doses with the final dose on or after the 4th birthday

MMR-2 doses with the first dose administered on or after the 1st birthday

Varicella (chicken pox)-2 doses with the first dose given on or after the 1st birthday

SMS

Immunizations required by the state of Ohio before entry into the 7th grade include:

TdaP-one dose must be administered on or after the 10th birthday

Meningococcal (serogroup A, C, W, and Y)- 1st dose prior to entry

SHS

Immunizations required by the state of Ohio prior to entry of the 12th grade include:

Meningococcal (serogroup A, C, W, and Y)- completed series of 2 doses prior to entry

* If the first dose was administered on or after the 16th birthday a second dose is not required.

Families having difficulty finding a location to get a child vaccinated are reminded to please reach out to your building nurse or the Director of Health Services. Please see the list of local sites that do offer childhood immunizations. Please call the location of your choice before taking your child to schedule an appointment and verify they have the vaccines available that are needed.

Walmart Pharmacy-Holland Ohio-419-867-0155 The Little Clinic-Holland, Ohio-567-297-4117 Shots for Tots and Teens with The Lucas County Health Department-Toledo, Ohio-419-213-4121

*The Lucas County Health Department offers immunizations at a low cost. Please visit their site for more information Link-LCHD Shots for Tots and Teens
ODH Immunization Summary for School Attendance

Springfield Schools' nursing services utilize School Care to document student health visits, screenings, and immunizations. To determine if your child is eligible for care coordination services, please use this link to visit the School Care webpage.