School Immunization Reminder

Ohio Requirements – Kindergarten, 7th & 12th Grade

Dear Parents and Guardians,

As we prepare for the upcoming school year, this is a reminder of the Ohio Department of Health immunization requirements for students entering Kindergarten, 7th grade, and 12th grade. These vaccines are required for school attendance.

Kindergarten Requirements

Kindergarten students must have documentation of the following vaccines prior to school entry:

• DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) – 5 doses

• Polio – 4 doses

• Hepatitis B – 3 doses

• MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) – 2 doses

• Varicella (Chickenpox) – 2 doses or documented history of disease

7th Grade Requirements

Students entering 7th grade must have:

• Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) – 1 dose

• Meningococcal (MCV4) – 1 dose

These vaccines are required prior to the start of school.

12th Grade Requirements

Students entering 12th grade must have:

• Meningococcal (MCV4) – 2 doses total

  • OR 1 dose if given on or after the 16th birthday

Exemptions

Ohio law allows for medical or non-medical (religious/personal belief) exemptions from immunization requirements. If your child is not receiving the required vaccines, a signed exemption form must be completed and kept on file with the school each year.

Exemption forms can be found on our website in the Nurse’s Corner.

 Need Immunizations?

Call 419-334-6367 to schedule your child’s appointment.

Please make sure all required immunizations are completed before the start of the school year!