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New Immunization Requirement for 2010/2011 School Year

Effective with the 2010/2011 school year, one dose of Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis, adolescent and adult formulation) or Td (Tetanus and diphtheria, adult) vaccine shall be required prior to entry into the seventh grade.  This dose is intended to be administered as a booster dose for students who have completed the required doses of the initial series of DTap/DT/Td vaccine.

Please check with your physician or the Health Department (390-5600) to verify your child’s immunization status and schedule this booster if necessary.  A copy of your child’s immunizations may be brought or faxed to school.