FCPS Immunization Reminder
DON’T DELAY! MAKE THE APPOINTMENT TODAY!
State vaccination requirements for students entering kindergarten and 7th grade in the 2016-2017 school year were recently revised. Please see important requirements below.
Prior to starting the 2016-2017 school year, all kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grade students must have the following:
- 2 doses of Varicella
Prior to starting the 2016-2017 school year, all 7th, 8th and 9th grade students must have the following:
- Single dose of Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) vaccine*
- Single dose of Meningococcal vaccine (MCV)
*Tdap is not the same as the other Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis vaccines called DPT or DTaP. Even if a child has received DPT or DTaP in the past he or she will still need a single dose of Tdap.
FCPS advises parents to make an appointment now and avoid the last-minute rush. Please submit the vaccination documentation to school as soon as possible.
If you have any questions about the new vaccination requirements, please contact your child’s healthcare provider or the school health room.
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