School Immunization Requirements – Indiana

Information from the Clark County Health Department about required vaccinations for students entering Kindergarten, Grade 6, or Grade 12.

Kindergarten Requirements

All students entering Kindergarten in Indiana are required to have received the following vaccines prior to the first day of school:

• 5 DTaP
• 4 IPV
• 3 Hepatitis B
• 2 Hepatitis A
• 2 MMR
• 2 Varicella

6th Grade Requirements

Students entering 6th grade must have all Kindergarten vaccines, plus:

• 1 MCV4 (Meningococcal)
• 1 Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis)

ACIP recommends the HPV vaccine series beginning at age 9. This is a good time to start if not already completed.

12th Grade Requirements

Students entering 12th grade must have all previous vaccines, plus:

• 1 MCV4 (2nd dose – Meningococcal)

Contact Information

Contact your healthcare provider or the Clark County Health Department to schedule an appointment.

Phone: 812-288-2706

Immunization Hours

• Monday: 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• Tuesday – Friday: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Closed on legal holidays

Walk-ins welcome up to one hour prior to closing.