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