Kindergarten Immunization Requirements
An up-to-date immunization record that includes all required vaccines for school attendance or a signed exemption form is mandated for school entry by Ohio Law.
Please submit shot records at registration.
PLEASE NOTE: Your student may require additional vaccines for school entry. Please contact your student’s medical provider to make sure your student is up-to-date before the first day of kindergarten.
Vaccine types and typical number of doses required for school entry following the recommended CDC schedule:
- DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis)
- 5 doses
- Polio (IPV)
- 3 or more doses of IPV (typically 4 doses given)
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
- 2 doses
- Hepatitis B (Hep B)
- 3 doses
- Varicella (Chickenpox) or documented history of disease
- 2 doses
Additional details about ODH Immunization Requirements for School Attendance may be found by clicking the below link.
School Attendance Immunization Requirements
Questions
Contact the Office of Student Services
Phone: (614)797-5880
Email: Rachel Pinto pintor@wcsoh.org
In addition to your student’s primary care provider, immunizations can be administered at the below locations. (Call location and/or check website for details.)
Please visit the websites for vaccine cost, clinic times, locations, and to schedule an appointment.
Be sure to take your student’s immunization record, parent/guardian photo ID, and insurance card with you to the clinic visit.
Columbus Public Health Department
614-645-8180
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Franklin County Public Health Department
614-525-3719
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Delaware County Public Health Department
740-203-2040
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Some local pharmacies
Check vaccine availability and age requirement