High School News
2020/2021 - 7th Grade and Senior Vaccination Requirements
SENIORS:
Meningococcal:
Beginning with the start of the 2020-2021 school year, all students (in person and virtual) entering the 12th grade are required to be vaccinated against meningococcal. A second (2nd) dose of meningococcal vaccine is required prior to entry into the 12th grade. The second (2nd) dose must be administered on or after the 16th birthday with at least eight (8) weeks between the first and second dose. If the first dose of meningococcal vaccine was administered after the 16th birthday, a second dose is not required. If a student entering 12th grade is 15 years of age or younger, only one dose is required.
There are various ways you may obtain this immunization:
- Your private physician
- Warren County Health Department, 416 S, East State Street, Lebanon, OH 45036, 513-695-1228
- Pharmacy and store walk in clinics
If opting out of the vaccine for medical, religious or good cause the exemption form is available by request.
Please email at jroyalty@wayne-local.com with vaccination record, fax to 513-897-2713 or drop off to the high school office
7th GRADE:
All students (in person and virtual learning) need to receive an additional dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) vaccine before entering the seventh grade. If your child has received a Tdap vaccine within 5 years of entering the seventh grade this will meet the requirement.
Additionally, one dose of meningococcal (serogroup A, C, W, and Y) vaccine is required prior to entry into the 7th grade.
There are various ways you may obtain this immunization:
- Your private physician
- Warren County Health Department 416 S East State Street, Lebanon, OH 45036, 513-695-1228
- Pharmacy and store walk in clinics
If opting out of the vaccination for religious, medical or good cause that exemption form is available by request.
Feel free to email the vaccination report to jroyalty@wayne-local.com or fax to 513-897-2083
