A teenage girl receives an intramuscular immunization from a
nurse. (James Gathany/CDC)
Much to the dismay of Indianapolis area children, the Marion County Health Department is already discussing back-to-school immunizations. In a June 29 press release, the health department announced its plans to extend the hours of three district offices as part of the annual Back to School Immunization program.
The following offices will extend their hours during the week of August 9-12:
South District Health Office
505 National Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46227-1246
Hours for August 9-12: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
(click for map and directions)
Northeast District Health Office
6042 East 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46219-2003
Hours for August 9-12: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
(click for map and directions)
Northwest District Health Office / Pecar Health Center
6940 North Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268-2824
Hours for August 9-12: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
(click for map and directions)
The health department requests all individuals visiting these clinics arrive and sign in no later than 15 minutes before closing time. Parents should bring vaccination records for their children. There is a $10 administrative fee for immunizations.
Changes to Indiana’s required immunizations for school aged children
The State of Indiana recently altered the list of immunizations required before a child can enter school. The State Health Department’s School Immunization Requirement FAQs explain the changes as follows:
Are there any additions to required immunizations for the 2010-2011 school year?
Yes. In addition to the previously required immunizations:
Students entering preschool or kindergarten must now have 2 appropriately documented varicella vaccines, separated by at least 3 months, or physician documentation of disease history, or laboratory evidence of immunity.
Students entering grades 6 –12 must have appropriate documentation of the following vaccinations: Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap); meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4 – Menactra); 2 varicella vaccinations appropriately spaced per CDC guidelines, or documentation of disease history, or laboratory evidence of immunity.
All required immunizations for school age children will be available through the Marion County Health Department.
For more info: For a full list of required immunizations, visit the Indiana State Department of Health’s Immunization webpage or call the Marion County Health Department Immunization Program at 317-221-2122.
Related information:
-
Free back to school immunizations, health screenings, and school supplies at Health Department event
- Marion County Health Department to hold free back to school immunization clinics
- Giving Tylenol can reduce effectiveness of vaccines in babies
Comments
Great information I know around here it's really hard to get into the health department and usually means waiting for hours and hours because there are so many people there - extended hours would be a great help.
Good information. Hard to believe we're talking about school already.
Thanks for the info.
Great info and timely since the new school year is just around the corner.
Good info
yeah. nothing like extended hours initiated to pump your kid
full of toxins. my kid has received 4 vaccinations in her life.
there will be no more.
great info thanks
Oh no. You've been infected with an anti-vaxer!!
Good information - and the comments on here are so interesting.
That is a great service to be offering to people.
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