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
  • 3 or more doses of IPV (typically 4 doses given)
  • 2 doses
  • 3 doses
  • 2 doses

  Additional details about ODH Immunization Requirements for School Attendance may be found by clicking the below link.

  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
  Learn More

  Franklin County Public Health Department
  614-525-3719
  Learn More

  Delaware County Public Health Department
  740-203-2040
  Learn More

  Some local pharmacies
  Check vaccine availability and age requirement