Students may submit immunization records to BCHS in any of the following ways:
- In person: Bring immunization documents to the BCHS Nursing office
- Email: Send to nurses@bishopchatard.org
- FAX: 317-251-3648, Attention Nurses.
Questions? Contact the School Nursing Office at 317-251-1451 ext. 2245, or email nurses@bishopchatard.org.
View the list of required immunizations for the 2025/26 school year.
Attention Incoming Seniors: It’s important to address required senior-year vaccinations before the school year begins, especially the Meningococcal vaccines.
There are two different meningococcal vaccines to be aware of:
- MCV4 (Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine)
- Required by Indiana State law
- Students must complete the 2-dose meningococcal (MCV4) series prior to the start of their Senior year
- Note: If the first dose was given on or after age 16, only 1 dose is required, per the Indiana State guidelines.
- Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccine
- Not required for high school, but recommended
- Many colleges and universities require this vaccine to be started prior to attending
- This is also a 2 shot series.
If your senior has not received the above, please schedule them as soon as possible. Proof of immunization must be submitted to BCHS. Local County Health Departments can assist with these vaccinations.
Timeframe for Immunizations
“Indiana Code 20-34-4-5 states that each school shall require parents to provide proof of student immunization status no later than the first day of school attendance. The same code also states that schools may grant one waiver for up to 20 days to allow students time to obtain the required school vaccines. Students who fail to comply with required school immunizations at the conclusion of this waiver period and who do not have a medical or religious exemption on file or other documentation indicating the immunizations are in progress are not in compliance with state law.”
To help prevent such issues, IDOH will be sending notices to parents of children who are missing one or more vaccines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.