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posted by: Bass, Joseph A - MNPS at Aug 10, 2012 11:13:00 AM
Congratulations to Jose G., seventh grader at Neely’s Bend Middle School, for winning the American Idol vs. Vaccinations contest. Jose along with three additional guest will enjoy and evening of singing at the American Idol Live! contest, Sunday, Aug. 12, at Bridgestone Arena.
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posted by: Bass, Joseph A - MNPS at May 24, 2012 9:56:00 AM
Expect a few phone calls from us this summer. When you answer there will be the familiar recorded greeting “Good evening, Metro Schools families.” What comes after may determine whether or not your child can attend school next year.
When school starts Wed., August 1, 2012, any student entering the seventh grade must have an updated Tennessee Immunization Certificate showing a recent tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (Tdap) booster and verification of immunity to varicella (chicken pox). Without it, students will not be allowed to attend school.
That’s why we’re urging everyone to take care of these requirements now, not later. Have your child vaccinated and give the updated certificate to your school before summer break starts. It’s easier for everyone and takes another item off your summer to-do list.
The Metro Public Health Department offers immunizations required for school each Monday through Friday at its three Health Centers. Health officials emphasize that children with insurance coverage should visit their own healthcare provider for these shots, along with an added benefit of getting an annual well child physical exam. Tell your neighbors, friends, co-workers, and church groups. Send it to your neighborhood list-serv. Announce it at your next PTA meeting. It’s important information for the entire community.
Go to your family doctor or one of the three Public Health Centers to make arrangements for your child to receive these immunizations. Then when the phone rings with our friendly reminder, you can go on with your evening. For full information about required immunizations and where you can get them, call your child’s healthcare provider or visit the Metro Public Health Department website: http://health.nashville.gov/Immunizations.htm
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posted by: Mashburn, Noelle B - MNPS at May 11, 2012 8:32:00 AM
Congratulations to you and your student who is about to finish 6th grade! There is one last requirement before your student can begin 7th grade.
Students currently enrolled in a Tennessee school and entering the 7th grade in August 2012 must provide the school an updated Tennessee Immunization Certificate with proof of two additional immunizations:
- Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis booster (“Tdap”):not required if a Td booster dose given less than 5 years before 7th grade entry is recorded on the DTaP/Td line
- Verification of immunity to varicella; (2 doses or history of disease)
The Metro Public Health Department and Metro Nashville Public Schools encourage you to get these immunizations NOW to avoid long waits in clinics and doctor’s offices. Below are some suggestions of places to get your child immunized before school begins:
- Your private health care provider
- The Metro Public Health Department (addresses below)
The law requires parents provide an updated immunization certificate to the school before the student can start 7th grade. You will only need to have proof of the two additional immunizations mentioned above on the updated immunization certificate. You can turn in the certificate to your child’s school as soon as you have it completed.
For more information you may contact:
Metro Public Health Dept.
Immunization Program
340-2168
Metro Schools Customer Service Center
259-4636
Remember 2-4-7:
2 Immunizations
Be 4 my student
Can start 7th grade
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posted by: Mashburn, Noelle B - MNPS at Aug 19, 2011 8:36:00 AM
Parents, remember there are new immunization requirements required by the state. Click here to review the requirements.
For most students, a lack of updated vaccination records by Monday, Aug. 22 will mean they cannot return to school until they turn in updated records.
To help families meet these requirements, Metro Health Department is adding nurses and opening a special Fast Lane Immunization Clinic. Here is the information from the Health Department:
Metro Public Health officials announced plans today to increase the number of nurses in the Lentz Health Center's clinic on Friday, August 19 from 8 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. The Health Department will have as many as five nurses dedicated to offering children's immunizations that are required for school enrollment.
Health Department officials will open a special Fast Lane Immunization Clinic on August 29th for children who need required immunizations for school. The Fast Lane clinic speeds students through the process to get their immunizations.
Fast Lane Clinic
Lentz Public Health Center Auditorium
311 23rd Avenue North
Monday, August 29
7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Immunizations Available Daily
Lentz, East & Woodbine Health Centers
8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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