IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS FOR
ALL STUDENTS ENTERING SEVENTH GRADE
This is just a reminder that the Ohio Department of Health, Sections 3701.13 of
the Ohio Revised Code, has made the following change for all students entering
the 7th grade. The addition of a Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular
pertussis) vaccine booster shall be required prior to entry into the 7th
grade. Important note: a Td only (Tetanus and diphtheria adult) will not be
accepted – it must be a Tdap.
As with other school immunization requirements, students who do not
provide documentation of this immunization prior to the first day of school
are subject to exclusion from school. As the immunization is obtained, please
return verification to the school nurse so that your child’s school health records
can be updated. You may send the updated immunization record to the school
during the summer break or drop it off at the Board of Education.
This required vaccination could be obtained from your doctor or through the
Ottawa County Health Department. You may contact the Ottawa County Health
Department; toll free at 1-800-788-8803 for an appointment. Immunizations are
free of charge at the Ottawa County Health Department.
If I can be of any service to you, or answer any questions, please call the school.
Thank-you,
Tracy Hammer, RN MSN
School Nurse
Oak Harbor Middle School
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