Junior High School News
Vaccination Requirements for 7th and 12th Graders
ATTENTION ALL 12TH GRADE PARENTS:
2018/2019 SENIOR VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
Meningococcal:
Beginning with the start of the 2018-2019 school year, all pupils 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.
Please have the student drop off a copy of the immunization report prior to the end of the current school year. Waivers are available for those who choose not to receive the vaccination.
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 you have any questions please call me at (513) 897-4350 or email at jroyalty@wayne-local.com or sphilpot@wayne-local.com
ATTENTION ALL 7TH GRADE PARENTS:
2018/2019 SEVENTH GRADE VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS
The Ohio Department of Health has revised the School Immunization Requirements effective January 4, 2010. All students are 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 (2014 or later), this will meet the requirement, but verification is still required. Please drop off a copy of updated immunizations to the office prior to the beginning of 2018/2019 school year.
Additionally, beginning with the start of the 2018-2019 school year, one dose of meningococcal 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 you have any questions please call (513) 897-4350 or email at jroyalty@wayne-local.com or sphilpot@wayne-local.com
