Parents/guardians of 7th-12th grade students have until Oct. 6 to provide their child’s school with the state law required Tdap booster documentation: proof of Tdap vaccine, proof of an upcoming doctor’s appointment for the vaccine, or a signed a Tdap Personal Belief Statement.
Failure to do so will result in the student being excluded from school and daycare beginning Friday, Oct. 7 until the requirement is met. Students will also be excluded from all school-related activities, including athletics, band and clubs.
For a list of free Tdap Vaccine clinics, check the district website at www.sandi.net/tdap or visit www.sdiz.org. Vaccines can also be obtained from your personal healthcare provider and at several local pharmacies.
Showing posts with label Pertussis. Show all posts
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Sunday, October 2, 2011
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
IN THE NEWS: Whooping Cough Booster Deadline Approaching For San Diego Schools
The deadline for San Diego Unified seventh through 12th graders to submit proof of a whooping cough booster is October 6. After that, unvaccinated students will be told to stay home. The district is holding vaccination clinics to make sure as many students as possible make the deadline. Read more from KPBS»
Thursday, September 22, 2011
Two Free Tdap Clinics Coming Up
Two more free Tdap booster clinics have been scheduled in a cooperative effort between the San Diego Unified and the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agencies. A new state law requires all students in grades 7-12 to show proof of having received the pertussis (whooping cough) booster shot, or Tdap, in order to enroll in school. October 6 is the deadline for parents to comply with the law and provide proof of immunization to their child’s school.
The clinics are open to the public and the Tdap vaccine is free. Children under 18 years must be accompanied by parent/guardian to give consent.
The dates and locations are:
- 2:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, faculty lounge, Serra High School, 5156 Santo Road (92124).
- 2-6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, library, Patrick Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere Drive (92120).
For more information on immunizations, pertussis and the Tdap booster, see the County Health and Human Services website at www.sdiz.com.
Friday, September 16, 2011
Three Free Tdap Booster Clinics Scheduled
Three more free Tdap booster clinics have been scheduled in a cooperative effort between the San Diego Unified and the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agencies. A new state law requires all students in grades 7-12 to show proof of having received the pertussis (whooping cough) booster shot, or Tdap, in order to enroll in school. October 6 is the deadline for parents to comply with the law and provide proof of immunization to their child’s school.
The clinics are open to the public and the Tdap vaccine is free. Children under 18 years must be accompanied by parent/guardian to give consent.
The three dates and locations are:
The clinics are open to the public and the Tdap vaccine is free. Children under 18 years must be accompanied by parent/guardian to give consent.
The three dates and locations are:
- 12:30-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21, auditorium, Bell Middle School, 620 Briarwood Road (92139).
- 2:30-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, faculty lounge, Serra High School, 5156 Santo Road (92124).
- 2-6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 29, library, Patrick Henry High School, 6702 Wandermere Drive (92120).
Friday, August 19, 2011
Many in Grades 7-12 Still Need Tdap Proof
More than 42,000 students in grades 7-12 across the county still need to provide proof they have received the pertussis booster shot or get vaccinated against the disease.
To help parents meet this new requirement, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), working with the County Office of Education and school districts, is organizing additional vaccination clinics to immunize all middle and high school students before the new school year starts in about two weeks.
"The clinics are a great opportunity for parents to vaccinate their children so that they can start school on time," said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County Public Health Officer. "The booster shot will help protect students from contracting pertussis andavoid infecting their classmates or younger siblings at home."
AB 354 went into effect July 1and requires all students in grades 7-12 -- in public and private schools -- to show proof of having received the pertussis booster shot, or Tdap, in order to enroll in school.
The new law impacted about230,000 local students; more than half had not received the vaccine when schools districts increased their efforts to identity those that have not received the booster shot.
In the past three months, school officials have been able to obtain Tdap proof or vaccinate an additional 70,000 students. However, there are still an estimated 40,000 middle and high school students that need to be vaccinated or show proof they’ve received the vaccine; 21,000 of those attend school in the San Diego Unified School District.
"Schools are committed to doing everything they can to protect the safety and well being of all students," said San Diego Unified Superintendent Bill Kowba. "While parents will have up to 30 days to meet the Tdap requirement once classes begin, we recommend they vaccinate their children now to avoid any class disruptions."
In addition to the special clinics organized by HHSA, parents can also get the vaccine from their primarycare physician, community clinic or retail pharmacy. Those with no medical coverage can vaccinate their children at one of the County’s seven public health centers.
"Doctors' appointments are filling up fast," added Wooten. "We encourage parents to vaccinate their children now to avoid long lines and wait times."
AB 354 was passed as a result of last year’s pertussis epidemic, which established new records of whooping cough cases across the state, including San Diego County where 1,144 cases were reported. This year, 326 pertussis cases have been reported to date.
Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that can spread quickly and can be deadly. In 2010, two local infants died from complications from the disease.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get one dose of DTaP vaccine at the following ages: 2 months; 4 months; 6 months; 15 to 18 months; and 4 to 6 years. The Tdap booster shot is recommended for adolescents, age 11 to 18years, preferably administered at age 11 to 12 years.
A typical case of pertussis in children and adults starts with a cough and runny nose for one to two weeks,followed by weeks to months of rapid coughing fits that sometimes end with a whooping sound. Fever, if present, is usually mild. The disease is treatablewith antibiotics.
For more information about Tdapor the vaccination clinics, visit www.sdiz.org or call 2-1-1.
To help parents meet this new requirement, the County Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA), working with the County Office of Education and school districts, is organizing additional vaccination clinics to immunize all middle and high school students before the new school year starts in about two weeks.
"The clinics are a great opportunity for parents to vaccinate their children so that they can start school on time," said Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H., County Public Health Officer. "The booster shot will help protect students from contracting pertussis andavoid infecting their classmates or younger siblings at home."
AB 354 went into effect July 1and requires all students in grades 7-12 -- in public and private schools -- to show proof of having received the pertussis booster shot, or Tdap, in order to enroll in school.
The new law impacted about230,000 local students; more than half had not received the vaccine when schools districts increased their efforts to identity those that have not received the booster shot.
In the past three months, school officials have been able to obtain Tdap proof or vaccinate an additional 70,000 students. However, there are still an estimated 40,000 middle and high school students that need to be vaccinated or show proof they’ve received the vaccine; 21,000 of those attend school in the San Diego Unified School District.
"Schools are committed to doing everything they can to protect the safety and well being of all students," said San Diego Unified Superintendent Bill Kowba. "While parents will have up to 30 days to meet the Tdap requirement once classes begin, we recommend they vaccinate their children now to avoid any class disruptions."
In addition to the special clinics organized by HHSA, parents can also get the vaccine from their primarycare physician, community clinic or retail pharmacy. Those with no medical coverage can vaccinate their children at one of the County’s seven public health centers.
"Doctors' appointments are filling up fast," added Wooten. "We encourage parents to vaccinate their children now to avoid long lines and wait times."
AB 354 was passed as a result of last year’s pertussis epidemic, which established new records of whooping cough cases across the state, including San Diego County where 1,144 cases were reported. This year, 326 pertussis cases have been reported to date.
Pertussis is a highly contagious disease that can spread quickly and can be deadly. In 2010, two local infants died from complications from the disease.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children get one dose of DTaP vaccine at the following ages: 2 months; 4 months; 6 months; 15 to 18 months; and 4 to 6 years. The Tdap booster shot is recommended for adolescents, age 11 to 18years, preferably administered at age 11 to 12 years.
A typical case of pertussis in children and adults starts with a cough and runny nose for one to two weeks,followed by weeks to months of rapid coughing fits that sometimes end with a whooping sound. Fever, if present, is usually mild. The disease is treatablewith antibiotics.
For more information about Tdapor the vaccination clinics, visit www.sdiz.org or call 2-1-1.
| Date | Time | Location | Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday, August 22, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Cajon Valley Middle School | 550 E. Park Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020 |
| Monday, August 22, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Potter Junior High School | 1743 Reche Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
| Tuesday, August 23, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Potter Junior High School | 1743 Reche Rd., Fallbrook, CA 92028 |
| Tuesday, August 23, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | South Region Public Health Center | 690 Oxford St., Chula Vista, CA 91911 |
| Wednesday, August 24, 2011 | 2-6 p.m. | Ramona Library | 1275 Main St., Ramona, CA 92065 |
| Friday, August 26, 2011 | 1-5 p.m. | Santee School District | 9613 CuyamacaSt., Santee, CA 92071 |
| Friday, August 26, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Mission Bay High School | 2475 Grand Ave., San Diego, CA 92109 |
| Friday, August 26, 2011 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | North Central Public Health Center | 5055 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123 |
| Monday, August 29, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Mission Bay High School | 2475 Grand Ave. San Diego, CA 92109 |
| Monday, August 29, 2011 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | North Central Public Health Center | 5055 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123 |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. | South Region Public Health Center | 690 Oxford St., Chula Vista, CA 91911 |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2011 | 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Mission Bay High School | 2475 Grand Ave., San Diego, CA 92109 |
| Tuesday, August 30, 2011 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | North Central Public Health Center | 5055 Ruffin Rd., San Diego, CA 92123 |
| Wednesday, August 31, 2011 | 1-6 p.m. | North Inland Regional Center | 600 E. Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025 |
| Friday, September 2, 2011 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Monte Vista High School | 3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd., Spring Valley, |
Friday, July 15, 2011
REMEMBER: Tdap Booster Required for 2011-12 School Year
Families are encouraged to schedule immunization appointments as soon as possible in order to meet the deadline. In many cases it takes more than a month to get an appointment. Boosters can be received from personal healthcare providers, at many local pharmacies or at a Community Health Center. For a list of community clinics, go to www.sdiz.org . In addition, eligible military dependents can attend a special Tdap Shot Event
on Saturday, July 16. Read more. 
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
IN THE NEWS: County Health Agency, County Education Department Warn on Tdap
'No Proof, No School' is what regional education, health agencies are reminding parents about whooping cough booster vaccination for grades 7-12.
Media coverage
Media coverage
Monday, March 21, 2011
New Immunization for 2011-12 School Year
Parents and employees are reminded that a new California law requires that students entering 7th through 12th grades in the 2011-2012 school year must be immunized with a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine booster called Tdap before they can start school. Parents must provide their child's school with proof of immunization or come to the school to sign a Personal Belief Exemption statement prior to the first day of school.
Pertussis is a very contagious respiratory disease that can be severe and last for months. The immunity received from either early childhood immunization or pertussis disease wears off over time, leaving older students and adults susceptible again to pertussis. Immunization with Tdap can protect students, schools and communities against pertussis.
The new requirement affects all students – current, new, and transfers – in public and private schools. The law has two phases:
- For the 2011-2012 school year, all students entering into 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th or 12th grades will need proof of a Tdap shot before starting school.
- For 2012-2013 and future school years, all students entering into 7th grade will need proof of a Tdap shot before starting school.
The California Department of Public Health's website, Shots for School, provides extensive information in English and Spanish. Visit http://www.shotsforschool.org/
Monday, January 24, 2011
New State Law Requires Whooping Cough Booster for Students
Whooping cough (pertussis) has been widespread in California. A new California law requires that all students entering grades 7-12 in the 2011-12 school year must be immunized with the TDAP booster shot. Students will need to provide proof of a TDAP booster shot before starting school in the fall.
If you have a child 10 years and older who has not yet received the Tdap pertussis booster shot, please contact your doctor or health department. Getting a booster shot now will protect your child against the ongoing threat of pertussis and meet the school requirement that begins in 2011-12.
Adults are also advised to get the booster shot to protect themselves, their families and their students. For more information and to find locations where you can get pertussis (and influenza) vaccines, visit www.sdiz.org.
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