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Nursing

Your child's health and well-being are important to us.  If you have a change in address, phone number or a change in your child's medical condition, please let the school know as soon as possible.

Our Nursing Staff:
Katie Sarno High & Middle School Nurse  ksarno@elida.k12.oh.us  
Lauren Smith Elementary School Nurse  lsmith@elida.k12.oh.us  
Jenny Long  Elementary Aide  jelong@elida.k12.oh.us 
Canon Wray High School Aide  cwray@elida.k12.oh.us 
Krystle Greaves Middle School Aide kgreaves@elida.k12.oh.us

Required Immunizations for 2024-25 School Year 

Students in Ohio are required to receive the meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) for entry into grades 7, and 12. Your child may have received one dose of this vaccine; however, there is a two-dose requirement if the first dose was given before age 16. Students without proof of vaccination will be subject to exclusion from school.
The following vaccines are available at Allen County Public Health or with your PCP: 

  • Meningitis (MCV4)-Required for both 7th and 12th graders. One or two doses, depending on age, to protect against meningitis) -Teens are at increased risk for this bacterial infection. Meningitis can kill a healthy person in less than 48 hours. Survivors can have serious problems that last the rest of their lives. Most colleges require this vaccine for those students who live in dorms.

  • Pertussis (Whooping Cough) (Tdap) Required for ONLY 7th graders. One dose to protect against Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis)-This disease is spread by coughing and sneezing. Pertussis has been increasing in recent years; therefore, it is important to be up-to-date with vaccination. Teens can be sick for weeks with pertussis.
    ACDH Tdap Letter 6th Grade (2025)          ACDH Tdap Letter 11th grade (2025) 

If you have any questions about these or any other vaccines or wish to make an appointment to receive a vaccine, please call the health department at 419-228-4457 or contact your primary care provider.

Incoming 7th GRADE:  In accordance with the Ohio Department of Health all incoming 7th graders are required to have the following two immunizations prior to start of the year:   Tdap (Adacel or Boostrix)  & Meningococcal (Menactra)

Incoming 12th GRADE: In accordance with the Ohio Department of Health, all incoming 12th graders are required to have the following immunization prior to the start of the school year:   Meningococcal (Menactra)

Kindergarten:  In accordance with the Ohio Department of Health all incoming kindergarten students are required to have the following immunizations prior to the start of the year:  1. DTap   2. Polio  3. MMR  4. Hep B  5. Varicella (chickenpox)

To assist parents in meeting these requirements an appointment can be made with the Health Department either by phone or on-line. The Health Department’s phone number is 419-228-4457 and the website address is www.allencountypublichealth.org  Immunizations can also be given by your student’s physician.

If you have any questions about your student who attends the middle school or high school contact Katie Sarno at the middle school 419-338-6802/ fax 419-338-6891. The high school phone number is 419-338-6801 or fax number 419- 338-6890.  

If you have any questions about your student who attends the elementary school contact Lauren Smith at 419-338-6803 or fax 419-338-6892. 

Visit the Ohio Department of Health website for more information about immunizations. 

Medication Forms:
If your child received medication this school year and will continue taking the medication next school year, please fill out a new medication form (below)  Medication forms at school are only valid for one school year.