Required immunizations must be completed by Sept. 7

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All students in grades K-12 in the Galion City School District are required to have proof of immunizations from a healthcare professional in order to continue attending school this year. According to policies adopted by the Galion City School District Board of Education, students requiring immunizations must show proof of an appointment no later than Sept. 7.

The Board policy, 5111.03 Section B, reads: “The immunization records required by Section A.1 may be submitted no later than fourteen (14) days after the child is admitted provided, however, that if these records are not provided, the student shall, after notice to the parent and an opportunity for a meeting, be removed from school. Parents admitting a child without appropriate immunization records shall be informed of this provision at the time the other documents are provided.”

Students entering the 7th grade have been required to have a Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis), and are now also required to have a meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine. Students entering the 12th grade are now being required to have a meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine.

Immunization waivers are available on the school district website at www.galionschools.org. Please contact the Galion City School District Student Services office at 419-468-3432 with any questions.

The City of Galion also released the following in regards to vaccinations:

The state-mandated deadline for students in kindergarten through 12^th grade to receive immunization shots is September 7.  Parents must have official documentation of the vaccination, have an appointment scheduled or sign an exemption form by this deadline.

Required vaccines vary by grade level. Click here to read information about the 2016-17 school vaccine requirements.

The Galion City Health Department has been holding extra immunization clinics to help families meet the new requirement. The regularly scheduled clinics for September are full, but two additional clinic days have been scheduled for any remaining students in need of immunizations:

Wednesday, Sept. 14 – 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 21 – 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m.

Please call the Galion City Health Department at 419-468-1075 and have insurance information ready in order to schedule an appointment or to have questions answered. It is also encouraged to go to the GCHD website, www.galionhealth.org, download the “Screening Form” and fill it out in advance to expedite the appointment.

Specific vaccine information statements and the Screening Form are also available in the Galion Middle and High School offices.

Parents or guardians must accompany their student for consent/insurance/payment information, and in the event of a reaction or emergency.

The Galion City Health Department is located at 113 Harding Way East.