New! There are FREE Immunization Clinics health clinics being offered September 5, 6 & 7. Click here for the flyer in English and Spanish.
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As you are aware, the State Department of Health and Mental Hygiene issued a list of new immunization requirements 2 years ago. In addition to the current requirements, all students must have the following immunizations documented by a physicians office prior to the first day of school:
- 1 dose of Tdap vaccine will be required for student entry into 7th grade* (1 dose total)
- 1 dose of Meningococcal vaccine will be required for student entry into 7th grade* (1 dose total)
*Students in 8th grade who have not had these vaccines are required to get these as well, prior to the first day of school
If a student is found to be out of compliance with the vaccination requirements, he or she may not be admitted or allowed to stay in school without the evidence* of an appointment to receive those vaccines. The parent/guardian MUST present evidence of an appointment by the first day of school, Tuesday, September 5, 2017, or their child will be excluded from school immediately. *Evidence of an appointment may include the following:- An appointment slip or note from the health care providers office of an appointment no later than 20 calendar days from the date the student is temporarily admitted.
- A verbal or written statement signed by the parent/guardian that contains the appointment date with a health care provider that is no later than 20 calendar days from the date the student is temporarily admitted to school.
- A verbal or written statement by the parent/guardian indicating the parent/guardians intent to attend a local health department immunization clinic within the next 20 calendar days.