New Immunization Law

Bloomfield Public Schools would like to inform parents/guardians, the
Missouri Immunization Law has changed for the 2010 - 2011 school year.

The new requirements are as follows: "A 'Tdap' vaccine (a tetanus
booster with pertussis) is required for students enrolled in grade eight
(8) who have completed the recommended child hood DTP/DTaP vaccination
series and have not received a Td booster dose within the past two (2)
years."

Please provide the school health room with an updated copy of your
child's immunization record, including the current 'Tdap'.

If your child needs this immunization please contact your physician or
clinic. If your child receives this immunization, please forward the
information signed by your health care provider to me or you can fax it to 568-4563.

Bloomfield Schools will also be hosting a FREE immunization clinic this year
with the Stoddard County Health Department on May 4th. We recommend that all students entering 8th grade and those that are in need of a Tdap before 12/31/2010 receive the immunization.

Missouri Immunization Law states "All students must present
documentation of up-to-date immunization status, including month, day
and year for each immunization before they can attend school."
(www.dhss.mo.gov)

Again:  All students entering 8th grade are required to receive a 'Tdap' if they have not had one in the past two years before school starts August 2010.