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Kids lagging in routine vaccines
Avoiding clinics in pandemic; offered free Aug. 28, 29
As students prepare for the upcoming academic year, health officials don t want families to forget about the back-to-school supplies not found in stores – immunizations.
Indiana requires numerous vaccines for students in grades K-12, including those for chickenpox, hepatitis A and B, measles, mumps, polio, tetanus and whooping cough, with specific requirements depending on age. The annual flu shot also is recommended.
Medical and religious objections are allowed.
Fort Wayne Community Schools usually begins the academic year with about 85% of students compliant, and it typically ends the year with 96% to 98% compliant, said Mary Hess, health and wellness services director. She noted it s difficult to reach 100% because students are always coming and going.
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