Does your child need Immunizations?
Incoming Kindergarten, 7th graders, and seniors need vaccines.
South Central Public Health is hosting a special walk in clinic on August 9, 2023. It will be held at Dworshak Elementary School, 101 East 19th Street in Burley from 1:00pm until 6:00pm. No appointment is needed.
Here is some important information for parents of incoming 7th and 12th grade students:
All 7th grade students should receive their first Meningococcal and Tdap booster prior to the start of school this fall. Beginning in the school year 2020-2021, the Idaho Legislature updated the immunization requirements for Idaho school children to include a second dose of Meningococcal (MenACWY) vaccine for students entering 12th grade. Here is what you should know:
- Young adults are at increased risk for meningitis because they live, work and play in settings that foster close contact (e.g., schools, teams and clubs, camps, college dorms, military housing) and often are sharing water bottles, eating utensils, lipstick, etc.
- Rapidly progresses – can lead to shock, coma, and death within 24 hours. Even with proper treatment of those who are infected, about 15% die and 10% to 20% of survivors suffer lifelong disability - brain damage, amputation of arms or legs, or hearing loss (cdc.gov/meningococcal).
- Meningococcal disease, though rare, can cripple or kill, often without warning.
Please get these vaccines as soon as possible this summer and bring a copy of your record to the school your student attends.