Immunize your child for school
School starts soon and in order to attend, all students must be current on their immunizations. The requirements have changed so parents need to check and verify their child is up-to-date on his/her immunizations.
Any student who will be new to the Lee County school system must verify they have received all the required immunizations. For students entering kindergarten, first and second grade, a second vaccine for chicken pox (varicella) will now be required. Also, students entering seventh or eighth grade need a Tdap tetanus booster. Parents should also make sure their college-bound teenagers are up-to-date with required and recommended vaccines. If your child needs updated immunizations, get them soon since school starts August 23.
These vaccinations are offered free of charge at the Lee County Health Department at the 3920 Michigan Ave location Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m.
“It’s important to remind residents that H1N1 and seasonal flu are still around and the very best way to protect yourself and your loved ones is to get vaccinated,” said Judith A. Hartner, M.D., M.P.H., M.P.A., Director of the Lee County Health Department.