· It is now strongly recommended that ALL children, as well as adults, have an annual flu shot. This is available through free county flu clinics or your family doctor. Check the newspaper or the nurse’s office for the schedule.

· Whooping cough ( Pertussis) is now on the rise. All students over 11years old and adults who have not had the TDAP immunization in the past 10 years, should have this shot. Pertussis can be fatal to infants under 6 months of age. They are required to have four shots to become fully immunized.

· Due to the frequent incidents of meningitis, it is recommended that all high school students have this immunization. ( menactra). This is required for most colleges.

· Please notify the nurse if your child has had chicken pox or has received the vaccine .(varivax)

· Reminder - all 10th grade students must have a physical before January 2. A sports physical or copy of a physical done in the past year is acceptable.

· Please discuss the immunization recommendations with your family doctor.

· Questions may be referred to the nurse, K. Benton, RN, at 767-8000 ext 3027 . Fax : 767-3082