Tdap and Menactra immunization required for entry into 7th grade.
New Immunization Requirements to enter Grade 7 BEGINNING IN the FALL OF 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR
Ohio Revised code section 3701.12 and 3313.671 calls for students entering the 7th grade to obtain a tetanus, diptheria, and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) and Meningococcal (Menactra). Therefore, your current sixth grader will need to show proof of having received this dose of Tdap (name brands are: Adacel and Boostrix) and Meningococcal (Menactra, MCV4) before they return to school in August.
Immunizations are also available at the Clark County Combined Health Department. You may call them at (937) 390-5600 for the Immunization Clinic hours.
If your 6th grader gets immunizations while at a doctor appointment please provide documentation to the school clinic. Many doctors administer the Tdap and Meningitis immunizations during routine check ups.