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FLU SHOT INFORMATION
November Flu Shot Clinics
November 22nd Anderson Public Library 2pm - 4pm
December Flu Shot Clinics
Every Monday in December (except 26th) Madison Co Health Dept. 1pm - 3pm
Children under three years of age may come to the Madison County Health Department, 206 East 9th St, Anderson, IN 46016, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. until noon to receive their flu shot as soon as the Parents need to present a current shot record at the time of their visit. If not accompanied by a parent, a note from the parent or guardian must be sent with someone over 18 years of age accompanying the child. This
ATTENTION
Indiana State Department of Health's Immunization Division issued new childhood and adult eligibility policies for publicly funded vaccines. Beginning January 1, 2012, vaccines offered through Madison County Health Department will be reserved for families with the inability to pay for vaccinations or lack the insurance to cover them.
Please read the following links for more information
Letter from Indiana State Health Commissioner
Children Eligibility Statement
Adult Eligibility Statement
Update to Providers from State Health Commissioner 5/18/2011
ATTENTION: PARENTS OF ALL STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 6-12
SCHOOL YEAR 2011-2012
Immunization requirements for school attendance:
In addition to the previously required immunizations, students entering grades 6-12 must have appropriate documentation of the following vaccines:
- Tetanus, diphtheria acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap);
- Meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4-Menactra);
- 2 varicella (Chicken Pox) vaccinations appropriately spaced per CDC guidelines, or documentation of disease history, or laboratory evidence of immunity.
Adequate documentation includes: a physician’s written record, immunization data from another school corporation, or immunization data recorded in the Indiana Immunization Registry (CHIRP), or printed record from another state registry. This documentation must include the month, day, and year of each dose of vaccine administered. Documentation for varicella disease history can be a parent’s written statement that contains date of disease, parent signature, and date of signature.
According to Indiana Code (IC 20-34-4-5), students who do not provide up to date immunization documentation may enroll in school but cannot attend beyond the first day of school.
Call your school nurse for more information.
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