Child Immunizations

The Ottawa County Health Department provides adult and childhood immunizations. All clinics are by appointment only. Immunizations are available in Port Clinton at the Health Department or at our satellite clinic locations in Oak Harbor and Genoa. 

Please call the Health Department at 419-734-6800 for all appointments.

Please bring your child's current immunization records with you to your appointment. The parent or legal guardian must sign consent for immunizations for children under 18 years of age.

2023 to 2024 Immunization Requirements - By Grade

The Ohio Department of Health recommends following the combined Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Parents should consult a physician or immunization provider to make sure their children are up-to-date with current immunizations.

A current Immunization Schedule from the CDC can be found at https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html

Kindergarten

  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DtaP)
    • 4 to 5 doses
    • The final dose must be given after the 4th birthday.
  • Hepatitis B
    • 3 doses
    • Spacing is critical - If given too soon, a booster is needed.
    • Second dose must be given 28 days after first dose.
    • Third dose must be given at least 16 weeks after first dose, and 8 weeks after second dose.
    • Final dose must not be given before 24 weeks. 
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
    • 2 doses
    • The first dose must be given after the 1st birthday. 
    • Second dose must be given at least 28 days after the first dose. 
  • Polio
    • 3 to 4 doses
    • The final dose must be given after the 4th birthday.
  • Varicella (Chicken Pox)
    • 2 doses
    • The first dose must be given after the 1st birthday.

7th Grade

  • Meningococcal (MV4)
    • 1 dose
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
    • 1 dose
    • Must be administered on or after the 10th birthday. 

12th Grade

  • Meningococcal (MV4)
    • 1 or 2 doses 
    • A second dose will be needed if it was given before the 16th birthday.