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Immunization Information


Attached is a letter from the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) addressed to parents of children entering grades K-12 for the 2010-2011 school year. The letter emphasizes the importance of not waiting until August to get required school immunizations, specifies the vaccine requirements for each grade level, and lists resources for parents who need additional information or assistance.

Click on the link below to view/print the letter:

CLICK HERE for attachment

 
Immunizations


Log on to Texas Department of Health Site for Authorization forms for vaccines and information. Click on the link below.

http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/literature/litlist.shtm

 
Prevent the Flu


As school gets started, we want to think more about our children's safety and health. In the next months, we will see flu season make its appearance. In an effort to keep our students as healthy as possible, we'd like to share the following information with you about preventing the flu.

http://www.flu.gov/faq/swineflu/