As the first day of school comes closer, so does the deadline for getting students vaccinated.
Except in cases of exemption for medical or religious reasons, Ohio State Law requires that children are caught up on their vaccinations before going to school. The required vaccines include polio, measles, mumps, and rubella, among others. Lisa Horstman with Allen County Public Health says that vaccinating kids before heading off to school is important for the health of the entire student population.
"Schools that actually have a higher rate of up-to-date on immunizations for their children have lower incidents of disease, that’s a proven fact, and so it is important to make sure your child is immunized before they start school to prevent that," said Horstman.
Allen County Public Health will be hosting a teen immunization clinic on August 29th from 2 to 5 p.m. This clinic is for students in grades 7 through 12 only, and both required and recommended vaccines will be offered. To schedule an appointment, call 419-228-4457.
