Hillsboro Middle School/Hillsboro High School 550 US 62 South Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 937-393-9877/ 937-393-3485 Jason Snively, HS Principal Kathy Hoop, MS Principal Laura Johnson, District School Nurse Dear Parent/Guardian, Beginning in the fall of 2016-2017 school year, the Ohio Department of Health has mandated that ALL entering 7 th grade and 12 th grade students MUST show evidence of receiving the meningococcal vaccine in order to be able to attend school. For those 12 th grade students who have already received 1 dose of the vaccine, a second dose is required unless he/she was over 16 years of age when it was given. Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial illness. It is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children 2 through 18 years of age in the United States. Meningitis is an infection of the covering of the brain and the spinal cord. Meningococcal disease also causes blood infections. About 1,000-1,200 people get meningococcal disease each year in the U.S. Even when they are treated with antibiotics, 10-15% of these people die. Of those who live, another 11%-19% lose their arms or legs, have problems with their nervous systems, become deaf or mentally retarded, or suffer seizures of strokes. Anyone can get meningococcal disease, but it is most common in infants less than 1 year old and people 16-21 years of age. Children with certain medical conditions, such as lack of a spleen, have an increased risk of getting meningococcal disease. College freshman living in dorms are also at risk. This is why preventing the disease through use of meningococcal vaccine is important for people at highest risk. 2 doses of the meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) are recommended for adolescents 11 through 18 years of age: the first dose at 11 or 12 years of age, with a booster at age 16. If the first dose is given between 13 and 15 years of age, the booster should be given between 16 and 18. If the first dose is given after the 16 th birthday, a booster is not needed. The Highland County Health Department will be offering an immunization clinic for all current 6 th grade students to receive the required meningococcal disease, as well as the Tdap vaccine which is also required for 7 th grade. All current 11 th grade students will also be included in this clinic to be offered the meningococcal vaccine only. This clinic will be on Thursday, April 14, 2016. The cost will be $ 5.00 per shot. I would highly suggest that you take advantage of this immunization clinic so that you don t forget about this new requirement over the summer. Your child WILL NOT be able to attend school in the fall without proof that the required shot/s have been received. Please feel free to call me with any questions at 937-393-4421 at the MS/HS clinic. For more detailed information, you may want to consult your child s primary care provider. Sincerely, Laura Johnson, BSN, RN, LSN District School Nurse
Dear Parent/Guardian There are new immunization requirements for students that are entering the 7 th grade AND those entering the 12 th grade. NEW REQUIREMENT FOR THE 2016-2017 SCHOOL YEAR: Starting in the 2016-2017 school year, ALL incoming 7 th grade and 12 th grade students in Ohio schools must have proof that they have the age-appropriate meningococcal vaccines Students entering 7 th grade are required to have at least one dose of meningococcal vaccine prior to entry Students entering 12 th grade must have a first or second dose of meningococcal vaccine. IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING THE 7 TH GRADE: Prior to entry, your child must have received: A Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination* A Meningococcal vaccination *If your child has already received a Tdap vaccination, another one is not required for 7 th grade entry. IF YOUR CHILD WILL BE ENTERING THE 12 TH GRADE Prior to entry, your child must have received: A First or Second dose of meningococcal vaccine** **If the first dose of meningococcal vaccine was administered after the 16 th birthday, a second dose is not required. If the first dose of meningococcal vaccine was administered prior to the 16 th birthday, a second dose is required before entering the 12 th grade. Another vaccine that is recommended, but not required, is the HPV (human papilloma virus) vaccine known as Gardasil. Gardasil is recommended for both girls and boys, and is a three dose series. The Gardasil vaccine will not be available at the school-based clinic, but may be obtained at the Highland County Health Department during one of the regularly scheduled clinics. For more information you may contact the Highland County Health Department at 937-393-1941 or your health care provider.
The Highland County Health Department will be providing 6 th graders and 11 th graders the opportunity to receive the required vaccination(s) at a school-based clinic. The Health Department will be at your child s school on: Date: Time: ** If your child has Medicaid or is enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care Program, please provide the information requested on the consent form for billing. **If your child is covered under a commercial insurance carrier, please provide the information requested on the consent form for billing purposes **If your child is not covered under Medicaid or Insurance, the cost of the vaccine is $5.00 per each vaccine your child receives. 1 VACCINE =$5.00 2 VACCINES=$10.00 If you would like for your child to receive any of the vaccinations during the school-based clinic, please complete and return the consent form to the school. Your child may bring the $5.00 per vaccine with him/her the day of the clinic. Vaccine will not be given without the signed consent form and the vaccines marked that you wish for your child to have. For additional questions you may contact the Highland County Health Department at 937-393-1941.
HIGHLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT 1487 NORTH HIGH STREET, SUITE 400, HILLSBORO, OHIO 45133 937-393-1941 Date: Male/Female Child: Last Name First Name Middle Initial Birth Date Age Address: Street Apt# Box# City Zip Code Phone#: Cell Phone# Child's Doctor Parent/Legal Guardian Name: Is the child sick today? yes no Does child have any allergies to medications, food, or any vaccine yes no Has the child had a serious reaction to a vaccine in the past? yes no Has the child had a seizure or a brain problem? yes no Has the child ever been diagnosed with Guillian-Barre Syndrome yes no Please check one of the following questions: Child has no health insurance Child is an American Indian Child has Medicaid Check which one and provide numbers Care Source ID# Molina MMIS# Paramount ID# UnitedHealthCare ID# Healthy Start Billing Number Child has Insurance Name of Insurance Company: Member Name: Member ID#: Group/Plan Number If your child is currently a 6 th grader, and has already received a Tdap and/or a meningococcal vaccine, please list: Date of Tdap Date of meningococcal If your child is currently an 11 th grader, and has already received a Meningococcal vaccine, please list:
Date of Meningococcal vaccine SIGNATURE REQUIRED ON THE BACK OF THIS FORM ***************************************************************************************** FOR OFFICE USE ONLY DATE MFG. & LOT #. SITE RN VIS DATE Tdap /Td (2/24/15) Meningococcal (10/14/11) Highland County Health Department 03/16 Consent for Immunizations I have received the Vaccine Information Statements regarding the immunizations(s) my child is about to receive. The risks and benefits of the vaccine(s) have been provided to me and I request that the vaccine(s) be given to my child. I authorize the release of this record to schools, physicians, employers, Ohio Department of Health Immunization Registry, and any other agency/provider deemed necessary. Assignment of Benefits (if applicable) I hereby assign all medical benefits, to include major medical benefits to which I am entitled. I hereby authorize and direct my insurance carrier(s), including Medicare, private insurance and any other health/medical plan, to issue payment check(s) to HIGHLAND COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT for medical services rendered to myself and/or my dependents regardless of my insurance benefits, if any. I understand that I am responsible for any amount not covered by insurance. In certain circumstances, insurance companies may send a check for services provided by Highland County Health Department directly to the patient. In such cases, the patient agrees to endorse and send such check, or agrees to reimburse Highland County Health Department monies for the equivalent amount. Authorization to Release Information I hereby authorize Highland County Health Department to: (1) release any information necessary to insurance carriers regarding my illness and treatment; (2) process insurance claims generated in the course of examination or treatment; and (3) allow a photocopy of my signature to be used to process insurance claims for the period of lifetime. This order will remain in effect until revoked by me in writing. Medical Authorization for Release / Disclosure of Protected Health Information / HIPAA Privacy Notice has been provided. This is to authorize you to release any information regarding my condition and care to My Insurance Carrier(s), or other Healthcare Providers or Referring Physicians directly associated with my care. I "do" authorize Highland County Health Department Medical Director/physicians and staff to provide and/or discuss my care and medical needs with my immediate family; spouse, children, parents. X Signature of parent/guardian or representative Date