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Dear Chapter Member,
As you are aware, there are new Vermont
immunization requirements for the upcoming 2008/2009 school year. We
are writing to remind you that these changes are occurring, in order to
help you prepare for, and spread out the potential influx of children
attempting to make appointments right before school begins, in order to
be in compliance with the new requirements. These requirements apply to
all students who will be entering kindergarten, seventh grade, and to
any student regardless of grade, who is newly enrolling in a school.
One change to note is that post secondary students or students entering
seventh grade and above, that will be living in dormitories, are
required to have one dose of the meningococcal vaccine.
Included with this letter is a one page
quick reference guide titled, “Vermont School Entry Immunization
Requirements – Effective August 2008” This chart will show, in a
condensed form, what the new requirements are for the 2008/2009 school
year. The following link is to the Vermont Department of Health’s
website:
http://www.healthvermont.org/hc/imm/index.aspx
. Here you will find the new school entry requirements, information
specific to providers and the public, as well as access to the
Immunization Registry.
We hope you find this reminder helpful,
and we wish you a smooth transition to the next school year. |
AAPVT
Chapter Fall Meeting
Friday, November 7th, 2008
SAVE THE DATE!
Vermont Chapter wins
Outstanding Chapter Award for 2007
The award is given for outstanding work to improve
the health of children in our chapter including working with other
organizations, department of health, government, local Pediatricians and
Family Practitioners serving children.
(from right to left: Kim Aakre, President, Lou DiNicola, Vice President
and Stephanie Winters, Executive Dir.) |