Back to school vaccine clinic is Aug. 8 in Carey

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.