Looking for Back to School Vaccinations?

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Greene County Public Health no longer provides vaccinations for back-to-school, flu, COVID-19, or overseas travel.

For the 2026–2027 school year, Ohio mandates that students in grades K-12 receive vaccinations for DTaP, Polio, MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella (Chickenpox), Tdap, and Meningococcal (MCV4) for older grades. State requirements supersede recent federal guideline changes, meaning currently mandated school immunizations remain unchanged in Ohio. 
Specific vaccine requirements vary by grade level, with notable milestones including:
  • Kindergarten: 5 doses of DTaP, 4 doses of Polio, 2 doses of MMR, 3 doses of Hepatitis B, and 2 doses of Varicella.
  • 7th Grade: 1 dose of Tdap and the 1st dose of the Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine.
  • 12th Grade: A second booster dose of the Meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine. [1, 2]
Check your local school district’s specific guidelines to confirm which records must be submitted.

For Fall 2026, the FDA and CDC are rolling out updated immunizations to combat circulating viruses.

The primary fall vaccines include:

  • COVID-19: The FDA advised manufacturers that the Fall 2026 formula should be a monovalent JN variant targeting currently circulating SARS-CoV-2 viruses. 
  • Influenza: The FDA selected three updated viral strains for the fall flu shots. Additionally, Moderna's new mRNA flu vaccine targeting individuals 50 and older is under regulatory review. 
    Federal recommendations for these and several other routine vaccines are now categorized under "shared clinical decision-making" rather than universal mandates, making them optional choices to be discussed with a provider. Despite federal policy changes, pediatricians and major medical organizations, such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, continue to strongly advocate for routine fall vaccinations.
    If you plan to get immunized this fall, you can check vaccine availability and book appointments in the Greene County area using the Vaccines.gov locator tool. For detailed pediatric guidelines and resources, consult the official American Academy of Pediatrics website or view the overarching federal changes in CDC announcements. Get the CDC's vaccine recommendations here: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html

    Where to Get Low- or No-Cost Immunizations

    Vaccines for Children Program

    Visit the CDC Vaccines for Children website to identify the VFC coordinator for your state. Contact the VFC coordinator for more information about your child's eligibility for free immunizations.

     

    State or Local Health Department

    Contact the Ohio Department of Health or local health department for information about eligibility for free immunizations for you or your child. Check this list of state health departments and contact information.

    Local to Greene County, here are other options for immunization clinics:

     

    Federally Funded Health Centers

    Federally funded health centers provide vaccinations to children and adults for low to no cost. Find a health center near you.

     

    Dial 211

    211 is a service that provides information about health and social service resources in your local area. They may be able to give you information about a local vaccine center.

     

    Patient Assistance Programs

    Some pharmaceutical companies provide patient assistance programs for those who cannot afford vaccines. You can use the Medicine Assistance Tool to find a PAP for the vaccine or medication that you need.