Immunizations
The State of Indiana has increased the immunization requirements for students in grades 6-11 to attend school. They have added: Tdap, MCV4 (Menactra) and Varicella vaccines. While records are due at the start of school, we are taking advantage of the state-allowed 20 day waiver. Therefore, we will need a copy of your student's updated immunization record by Friday, September 3rd.
There is detailed immunization information at the Indiana State Department of Health page at: http://www.in.gov/isdh/17094.htm. This includes details on all the immunization requirements, as well as information letters on some of the specific immunizations required.
Most healthcare providers can give these immunizations. Marion Country also runs clinics, with details at: http://www.mchd.com/immune.htm
Again, we will need an updated immunization record by Friday, September 3rd. Please contact Dave Vesper (733-4475 x 128, dvesper@universityhighschool.org) if you have any questions.
• 5 doses of diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (DTaP), diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis (DTP), or pediatric diphtheria-tetanus vaccine (DT) (4 doses are acceptable if the 4th dose was administered on or after the 4th birthday and at least 6 months after the 3rd dose).
• 4 doses of any combination of IPV or OPV by age 4-6 (3 doses of all OPV or all IPV are acceptable if the 3rd dose was administered on or after the 4th birthday).
• 3 doses of Hepatitis B vaccine (3rd dose must be on or after 24 weeks of age).
• 2 doses of measles (rubeola) vaccine on or after the first birthday.
• 2 doses of mumps vaccine on or after the first birthday.
• 1 doses of rubella (German measles) vaccine on or after the first birthday.
• 2 doses of varicella (chickenpox) vaccine on or after the first birthday separated by age-appropriate interval or written history of disease. Parental history of chickenpox disease is acceptable proof of immunity. A signed written statement from the parent/guardian indicating month and year of disease is sufficient.
• 1 dose of tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) given on or after 10 years of age.
We are not yet in the season for flu and H1N1. However, here is some planning information from the CDC-P.
