Upon enrollment in the Tri-Creek School Corporation, the student's parent/guardian must provide proof the student has been immunized or that a current religious or medical objection is on file. The parent/guardian must provide complete immunization records prior to the beginning of the school year. This is in accordance with Indiana State Code IC 20-34-4-5.
- ISDH Immunization Requirements for 2024-2025 School Year
- If you have a religious objection to your student receiving state-required immunizations or your student is unable to receive a vaccine due to a medical condition, please complete an Immunization Exemption Form.
- Please note that a medical exemption must be accompanied by a physician's written statement or a physician's completion of the Indiana State Department of Health Vaccine Medical Exemption Form
- Religious and Medical Exemptions must be filed annually.
What is meningococcal disease?
Meningococcal disease is a serious bacterial illness. It is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children 2 through 18 years old in the United States. Meningitis is an infection of the covering of the brain and the spinal cord.
Meningococcal disease also causes blood infections. About 1,000 – 1,200 people get meningococcal disease each year in the U.S. Even when they are treated with antibiotics, 10-15% of these people die. Of those who live, another 11%-19% lose their arms or legs, have problems with their nervous systems, become deaf, or suffer seizures or strokes.
Anyone can get meningococcal disease., but it is most common in infants less than one year of age and people 16-21 years old. Children with certain medical conditions, such as lack of a spleen, have an increased risk of getting meningococcal disease. College freshmen living in dorms are also at increased risk.
Letter from Indiana Department of Health about Menigococcal Vaccines for Preteens and Teens
The State of Indiana requires all students in grades 6-12 to have the appropriate number of meningococcal vaccine. One dose is required for all students in grades 6-11 and a second booster is required for students entering grade 12.
Meningococcal Disease and HPV Information
- According to Indiana code, school corporations must ensure that information concerning meningococcal disease (IC 20-30-5-18) and HPV (IC 20-34-4-3) is made available to our families. Below are informational documents from the Indiana State Department of Health regarding these health concerns. For more information or specific questions, please contact your child's school nurse.
- ISDH HPV Education Letter - What vaccines does my child need? (PDF)
- ISDH Quick Facts - Meningococcal Disease (PDF)