Johnson County, Indiana
Health Department
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2011-2012 School Year Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) School Immunization Requirements
Hep B Two dose alternative adolescent schedule (Recombivax HB® given at age 11-15 years x 2 doses) is acceptable if properly documented. DTaP Four doses of DTaP/DTP/DT are acceptable if 4th dose was administered on or after child’s fourth birthday. Polio Three doses of polio vaccine are acceptable if 3rd dose was administered on or after child’s fourth birthday and the doses are all IPV or all OPV. The 4th dose of polio vaccine must be administered on or after child’s fourth birthday. This applies only to kindergarten and 1st grade for 2011-2012. MMR If given as single antigen, 2 Measles, 2 Mumps and 1 Rubella required. Varicella Physician documentation of disease history, including month and year, is proof of immunity for children entering preschool, kindergarten and 1st grade. A signed statement from the parent/guardian indicating history of disease, including month and year is required for children in grades 2-12. Two doses of varicella vaccine separated by at least 3 months are recommended for all elementary-aged students. Tdap A Tdap booster can be given as early as 1 year after a Td vaccination. For children who have delayed immunizations, please refer to the 2011 CDC “Catch-up Immunization Schedule” to determine adequately immunizing doses. All minimum intervals and ages for each vaccination as specified per 2011 CDC guidelines must be met for a dose to be valid. A copy of these guidelines can be found at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/default.htm . The above information only contains vaccines that are required for school in Indiana. Your child may be eligible for other vaccines recommended by the CDC. If you have any questions regarding the above information, you may call us or your healthcare provider.
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Contact InformationOffice hours: Monday - Friday, 8am to 4:30pm 86 West Court St. Franklin, IN 46131 Phone: (317) 346-4365 Fax: (317) 736-5264 For after - hour emergencies, dial 911 & explain that you have a Public Health emergency. If you are calling out of the local calling area, dial (317) 736-5155 for after - hour emergencies. Postal Address: 86 W Court St., Franklin, IN 46131 Electronic mail health@co.johnson.in.us Information included in this website is subject to change without notice. Send mail to
eschultz@co.johnson.in.us with questions
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