Wyandot County Public Health has a limited number of spaces available for a back-to-school vaccination clinic August 8 at the Carey Senior Depot, 200 E. Findlay St., Carey. Appointments are required and may be made by calling WCPH at 419-294-3852.
The child’s health insurance information should be available when scheduling the appointment.
Back-to-school vaccination is a crucial step in ensuring Wyandot County students have a safe and healthful year. Different vaccinations are required based upon the child’s age.
By the first day of kindergarten, students should have:
- Five doses of DTaP vaccine.
- Four doses Polio vaccine.
- Two doses MMR vaccine.
- Three doses Hepatitis B vaccine.
- Two doses Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine.
- A current physical on file.
Seventh grade students should have:
- One dose of the Tdap vaccine.
- One dose of the Meningitis (ACWY) vaccine.
By the first day of 12th grade, students should have:
- One dose of meningitis (ACWY) vaccine. Students are eligible for this dose after age 16.
