Immunizations
Remember, any vaccinations your child receives are not automatically reported to the school. Please send documentation of all vaccinations to me so that I can update their records.
Meningitis
Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, a second dose of meningitis vaccine will be required for students to begin their senior year. Current juniors can get a qualifying vaccine after their 16th birthday. This will be effective through the first years after leaving school when they are most likely to live in close quarters. Though not yet required, the vaccine is recommended for current seniors.
Beginning in the 2014-2015 school year, a second dose of meningitis vaccine will be required for students to begin their senior year. Current juniors can get a qualifying vaccine after their 16th birthday. This will be effective through the first years after leaving school when they are most likely to live in close quarters. Though not yet required, the vaccine is recommended for current seniors.
HPV (Cervical Cancer)
The Hendricks Co. Health Dept. has the vaccination series to prevent cervical cancer for $1.00. This is available to 9 through 18 year old girls who are uninsured or are on Medicaid. Call 745-9222 for details or for an appointment. Personal health care providers may have this vaccine available for other girls. Currently, this vaccine is not required for school attendance, but is recommended.
The Hendricks Co. Health Dept. has the vaccination series to prevent cervical cancer for $1.00. This is available to 9 through 18 year old girls who are uninsured or are on Medicaid. Call 745-9222 for details or for an appointment. Personal health care providers may have this vaccine available for other girls. Currently, this vaccine is not required for school attendance, but is recommended.
Tetanus-Pertussis (Tdap)
Tdap is a vaccine to prevent tetanus and pertussis. Pertussis is quite common and very easily spread. Infants in particular are extremely susceptible to this disease which is often fatal in that age group. Tdap is important for all adults to booster at lease every 10 years. Although there are required times while in school to update this vaccine, please keep the importance of obtaining updates throughout life.
Tdap is a vaccine to prevent tetanus and pertussis. Pertussis is quite common and very easily spread. Infants in particular are extremely susceptible to this disease which is often fatal in that age group. Tdap is important for all adults to booster at lease every 10 years. Although there are required times while in school to update this vaccine, please keep the importance of obtaining updates throughout life.
For more information visit the National Centers for Disease Control website.