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2011-2012 public flu shot clinics will be held at the following locations:
November 22nd Anderson Public Library 2pm - 4pm
Every month in December (except 26th) Madison County 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 vaccine becomes available. Please call ahead at 765-646-9206.
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 clinic also accepts donations.
ATTENTION
The Indiana State Department of Health’s Immunization Division issued new childhood and adult eligibility policies for publicly funded vaccines. As of January 1, 2012, Madison County Health Department will be reserving vaccines for families whom either lack the ability to pay for vaccinations or lack the insurance to cover them.
To read more about these new guidelines, please click the following links:
Letter from the Indiana State Health Commissioner
Children Eligibility Statement
Adult Eligibility Statement
Letter to public from Madison County Health Department Nursing Supervisor
Update to Providers from State Health Commissioner 5/18/2011
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ATTENTION: PARENTS OF ALL STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 6-12
SCHOOL YEAR 2010-2011
Immunization requirements for the state of Indiana have recently changed. Students in grades 6-12 will now be required to have the following immunizations to begin the 2010-2011 school year.
5 DTP (1 Tdap on/after age of 10)
4 POLIO
2 MMR
3 HEPATITIS B
2 VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX)
(Or written documentation of disease history)
1 MENINGOCOCCAL CONJUGATE
(MENINGITIS)
Students will also need a signed CHIRP consent form on file.
Additional required vaccines this year include: Tdap, varicella, and meningitis vaccines. Please check with your doctor or school nurse if you do not have documentation of all these required vaccines. According to Indiana Code (IC 20-34-4-5), students will not be allowed to attend school without these immunizations.
Please feel free to call the school nurse with any questions.
Parents are encouraged to schedule an appointment with their child's health provider as soon as possible.
Other community resources include:
Madison County Community Health Center
765-641-7499
Madison County Health Department
765-641-9524
Chilren's shots: Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00am -12:00 noon, First Thursday of each month 4:30-6:30pm, and Third Wednesday of each month 4:30-6:30pm
Adult shots: Tuesdays 8:15am - 9:00am
St. John's Children's Clinic
765-646-8299
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