Tdap Requirement for 7th Graders
Immunization requirements for school-age children were updated in the 2010-2011 school year. Now a dose of Tdap vaccine is required for all students entering 7th grade. Find Tdap vaccine at Hamilton County Public Health's regular immunization clinics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What if my child received a Td or Tdap recently?
If a child received a Tdap or Td in 2009 or 2008 he/she should not receive the Tdap at this time and can consider this requirement fulfilled.
What is Tdap?
The Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis) vaccine is important to protect children against pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, a disease that is highly contagious.
Why should my child receive this vaccine?
Due to the increasing presence of whooping cough, a dose of Tdap vaccine is required by the Ohio Department of Health for students entering the 7th grade. Whooping cough is a highly contagious disease that typically occurs in school age children. Vaccine protection from doses received during infancy diminishes over time, therefore an additional dose is necessary for optimum immunity.
What if I have more questions?
What if I don't have insurance?
Individuals can be provided vaccination regardless of insurance status.
What are the risks associated with this vaccine?
Tdap vaccine is administered as a shot in the upper arm. There may be some pain, redness or swelling at the injection site, but severe reactions are unusual. More details can be found in the Vaccine Information Statement.
Tdap vaccine is administered as a shot in the upper arm. There may be some pain, redness or swelling at the injection site, but severe reactions are unusual. More details can be found in the Vaccine Information Statement.
How do I know if Tdap is medically appropriate for my child?
Talk to your health care provider about getting the vaccine if your child has had epilepsy, Guillan Barre Syndrome or a serious reaction to a previous tetanus shot.
What if my child is ill on the day of the vaccination clinic?
If your child is moderately or severely ill on the day of the clinic, you should wait until the child is recovered to receive the vaccination.
What if I have more questions?
Please contact our Nursing Division at 513-946-7882.