Immunization Shots
Immunization
Requirements
At the
beginning of each school year, or at pupil's initial entry, a pupil
has fourteen (14) days to present evidence that he/she is in
compliance with the State School Immunization Law. If, after the
end of the 14 day grace period, the pupil has not submitted written
evidence of compliance, the pupil will be excluded from school
until evidence is submitted.
The
current immunization requirements are as follows:
4
Doses: Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis Vaccine (A fifth DTP
vaccine is required if the fourth dose was administered prior to
the fourth birthday)
3
Doses: Polio Vaccine (A fourth dose of polio vaccine is
required if the third dose was administered prior to the fourth
birthday)
1 Dose
each: Measles, Mumps, Rubella Vaccine. (Administered at age 12
month or older) The second MMR dose is required at Kindergarten
entry. The exclusion requirement for the Kindergarten-entry second
MMR will extend to students in Kindergarten and first grade.
3
Doses: Hepatitis B Vaccine
1 Dose:
Varicella ( chicken pox) Vaccine
Pupil
Criteria
A pupil is in compliance if he/she meets one of the following five
criteria:
1. The pupil submits written evidence that he/she meets or exceeds
the minimum immunization requirements.
2. The pupil submits a statement, signed by his/her physician, that
immunization may be detrimental to the pupil's health.
3. The pupil
submits a statement signed by his/her parent of guardian that the
parent or guardian objects to immunization for good cause,
including religious convictions.
4. The pupil
submits written evidence that he/she is "in the process" of
completing the required immunizations. "In the process" means that
the pupil is immunized against measles, mumps, and rubella and has
gad at least one dose of DPT/Td vaccine, one dose of polio vaccine,
and one dose of Hepatitis B vaccine.
5. A pupil who
has had natural chicken pox, and presents a signed statement from
the pupil’s parent, guardian, or physician to that effect, is not
required to be immunized against chicken pox.
Health
Department Schedule
The Huron County Health Department located at 180 Milan Avenue in
Norwalk holds immunization clinics on Wednesday. Please refer to
the following schedule:
Willard:
1 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. third Wednesday of the month
New
London:
1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. second Wednesday of the month
Norwalk:
2:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. first Wednesday of the month or call for an
appointment
Greenwich:
1:00 p.m.- 3:00 p.m. fourth Tuesday of the month at Family Health
Partners
