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7th Graders Will Need TDAP Vaccine To Enroll
Reno, NV (July 5, 2011) - Even though the traditional school year has recently ended, school officials are taking this opportunity to remind parents that students who will be entering 7th grade next school year are required to have a tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine in order to enroll in the fall.
The vaccine is recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Nevada added the vaccine as a requirement for school attendance in 2008.
"I know it seems like the next school year is a long way off, but parents are better off taking care of this now rather than waiting until August," said Dana Balchunas, Director of Student Health Services for the Washoe County School District. "At that point, doctors' offices get busy, appointments are hard to schedule and the lines at the health department get long."
The following community health providers offer immunizations:
- Your private physician: Most physicians have vaccines available for their established clients.
- Health Access Washoe County (HAWC): 329-6300, 1055 S. Wells Ave, Reno - Please call for an appointment - All immunizations for all ages available (Call to see if Varicella is available).
- Orvis Nursing Center: 327-5000, 401 W. 2nd Street, Suite 104, Reno - Immunizations by appointment only - All immunizations for all ages available.
- Saint Mary's: On July 13 from 4 to 7 p.m., the Saint Mary's Immunization Clinic, located at 1625 E. Prater Way, Suite 102 in Sparks, is opening its doors to administer free Tdap vaccinations. Another free clinic will take place on July 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Saint Mary's Galena location at 18653 Wedge Parkway in Reno. Walk-ins are welcome. All immunization for all ages available.
- Washoe County Health District: 1001 E. Ninth St., Building B, Reno - Please call 328-2402 for an appointment - All immunizations for all ages available.
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About Washoe County School District: The Washoe County School District includes the Reno/Sparks metropolitan area, Incline Village, Gerlach, Empire and Wadsworth, Nevada. The District provides each of its 63,000 students with a superior education in a safe and challenging environment and is committed to graduate every child career and college ready. For more information visit www.washoecountyschools.org. Follow us on Twitter at WCSDTweet.
Washoe County School District
425 East Ninth Street
Reno, NV 89520
