Columbus Public Health is sending out a reminder that vaccinations are required for students heading back to school.
Health officials, in a news release sent Aug. 13, said vaccinations are safe and effective for preventing illnesses.
Required school vaccinations are:
• Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, also known as Tdap
• Polio
• Hepatitis B
• Measles, mumps and rubella, commonly known as MMR
• Varicella (chickenpox) or written history that the child had chickenpox
• Meningococcal
These are a series of shots, and children need the entire series to be fully protected, officials said in the release.
Vaccinations are available at health-care providers, public health clinics and retail pharmacy outlets, officials said.
Columbus Public Health has an immunization clinic at 240 Parsons Ave. that will have extended hours during the back-to-school rush.
For more information, call the health agency at 614-645-7945 or a school nurse.
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