Jennifer Malik

419-855-7741 ext. 4906

District Nurse - Director of Health Services

Genoa Area Local Schools

Medication Administration

In order for your child to have medication administered at school, we will need the following required by the ODH and Board Policy:

A Medication Form (available below) must be filled out for all prescriptive medications by the doctor and signed by the doctor and a parent/guardian. Meds Can Never Be Sent in With the Student
Over the counter medications such as Tylenol and Motrin may be kept at school with a completed medication form signed by the parent/guardian. Meds Can Never Be Sent in With the Student
Medication must be brought in by a parent/guardian in the original packaging. Students are not permitted to transport medications.
Medications will not be accepted until the form is completed.

Immunization Requirements

2025-2026 Immunization Requirements – by Grade

These are required for school entry. Please give all documentation to the school office.

Kindergarten Entry:

DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis): 4-5 doses. The final dose must be given after the 4th birthday.

Polio: 3-4 doses. The final dose must be after the 4th birthday.

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella): 2 doses. The first dose must be given after the 1st birthday.

Hepatitis B: 3 doses. Spacing is critical. If given too soon, a booster is needed.

Varicella (Chicken Pox): 2 doses. The first dose must be given after the 1st birthday.

7th Grade Entry:

Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis): 1 dose

MCV4 (Meningococcal): 1 dose

12th Grade Entry:

MCV4 (Meningococcal): 2 doses - if the first dose was given on or after the 16th birthday, a second dose is not required.

Immunizations may be administered through your family physician or:

Area pharmacies such as Meijer, Rite Aid, Kroger, Walmart, etc.
Ottawa County Health Department - has a monthly clinic in Genoa. Call 419-734-6800 to schedule an appointment.

Shots 4 Tots n Teens (Lucas Co. Health Dept.) - has a clinic at St. Charles Hospital each month. Call 419-213-4121 or visit lucascountyhealth.com click “Health Services” and then “Child Immunizations” for schedule of clinic times and locations.

These facilities require a parent to be present and a past shot record.