Kay Stratmann, RN - Nurse

936-258-2309 Ext. 7

Immunization Information:

April 7, 2017

Attention parents of Students entering 7^th grade for the 2017-18 School Year:

Incoming 7th graders are required to have the following immunizations before they will be allowed to attend school:

• Varicella Vaccine: all students entering 7th grade will be required to have 2 doses of varicella vaccine unless student has verification of previous chicken pox disease.
• Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis containing vaccine (Tdap): students entering 7th grade will be required to have a booster dose of Tdap if at least five (5) years have passed since their last dose of a tetanus-containing vaccine.
• Meningococcal vaccine: all students entering 7th grade will be required to have one dose of meningococcal vaccine.
• Hepatitis A: all students entering 7^th grade will be required to have two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine.

The required immunizations needed by your child are listed on the back of this letter. A copy of your child’s immunization record is attached

Additional information regarding immunizations including exemptions from immunizations can be obtained through the Texas Department of Health website www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/school.

Immunization records must be turned into the WWJH nurse’s clinic or main office by Friday April 11, 2017 for your child to be enrolled in 7^th grade. Immunization records may also be faxed to Kay Stratmann, RN Fax: 936-257-4109 or emailed to: kay.stratmann@daytonisd.net                                                                         

***Students with incomplete immunization records will not be allowed to attend school until immunizations are completed and the records received by the school.

This year, we will also have medical staff on hand to provide vaccinations. If your child needs any vaccinations, they can get them during PoR. The first vaccination will be $14 (per child), and each additional vaccination will be $10 (per child). They will be free with Medicaid and CHIP, but please bring a copy of your card.

PoR  Vaccination Times WednesdayJuly 12, 2017 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.; TuesdayJuly 25, 2017 2:00 p.m. –  6:00 p.m. and Thursday August 3, 2017 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

If you have any question, please contact Kay Stratmann, RN or Sheila Johnson at the numbers listed below.

Sincerely,

Kay Stratmann, RN                                                                            Sheila Johnson

WWJH School Nurse                                                                          WWJH Health Aide

936-258-2309 Ext. 7                                                                          936-258-2309 Ext. 7

936-257-4109 Fax                                                                              936-257-4109 Fax

kay.stratmann@daytonisd.net                                                         sheila.johnson@daytonisd.net