Hello from the nurse! Several things to remember as we begin the second half of the 2012-2013 school year.
- 7th grade students will be required to show proof of having one Tdap vaccine prior to registration for 8th grade (fall 2013). This is a school health REQUIREMENT; students without proof of vaccination will be subject to exclusion per the Illinois School Code. Getting the vaccine is important because 'whooping cough' (pertussus) continues to occur throughout many Illinois communities.
Letters are being sent to those in need of this booster 'shot'. Please contact the Richland County Health Office (618-392-6241) to make an appointment.
- 8th grade students have had their 9th grade physical forms mailed out. Please keep this form in a place where it will not be lost. This MUST be completed, along with a Tdap vaccine (if not already done) prior to registration for 9th grade (fall 2013).
If desired, the physical may be completed NOW and turned in to the middle school nurse; this information will be passed onto the high school nurse.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding either of these two school health requirements, please contact me at ERMS (618-395-4372).
Christy Berger RN
ERMS School Nurse
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