• Immunizations are one way members of a society can protect one another from diseases that can be life-changing or cause death. All school-age children are required to provide proof of immunization status upon enrollment and, if not within AZ state standards, are required to get up-to-date with required immunizations or file an exemption with the school. Please confer with your physician if you have any questions regarding the ability of your child to receive certain immunizations. For general questions, you can reach out to the school nurse at 623-445-7810.

     

    Please remember- Infants are vulnerable and cannot protect themselves. Pertussis (Whooping Cough) is one such disease that may present as mild in adults, but is dangerous when contracted by an infant or young child. There is a vaccine available for pertussis that anyone ages 2 months and above can get. By staying up-to-date and getting available vaccines, we protect those members of society that need protection, such as infants, the elderly, and those that are immunocompromised.  

    LISTEN: To see how an infant who was exposed and contracted Pertussis responds please click the link below:

                                                                                                                                                                                        

    Notice: State reporting for school vaccination compliance occurs in November. ALL students must have proof of and are required to be up-to-date on immunizations or have an exemption form signed and on file with the school. If you receive notice that your student is out of compliance with immunizations, the state allows a 2 week grace period to get them completed. 

    Information regarding immunizations:   Arizona is committed to the health and safety of children through the administration of immunizations. The Arizona immunization tracking system, also known as ASIIS, is utilized by school nurses to assist us in verifying immunizations that are on record as having been given. When a student is overdue for a certain immunization, our system is flagged and we reach out to parents to assist them as to what is required. Arizona law requires all students to be up to date on vaccines in order to begin or stay in school and when overdue, allow a 14 day grace period from notification to get them administered. Parents may choose to file a personal belief exemption if they do not intend to have them administered or will be unable to do so within the timeframe allowed. Forms are available in the front office and/or health office. If you receive notice that an immunization is overdue, but believe that it may be an error, please reach out to me in order to discuss it. ASIIS does not always have every immunization registered and there are a number of reasons why an immunization could be flagged.  We can work together to find a solution and maintain students' compliance so they don't need to be excluded from school.  

    The Arizona Department of Health Services has made it known that there will be no extensions given to students whose shots come due during COVID-19.  Even if your student is attending classes virtually online, they must be up to date on their shots!

    Immunization Rules for 11-12 Year-Old Students 

    The Arizona Department of Health Services has made changes to rules for requirements for Tdap and Meningococcal Vaccines for school attendance, which will affect your students when they turn 11 years of age up until their 12th birthday.

    Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, attenuated pertussis) will be required for students between 11 and 12 years of age.  Previously, a Td was done 10 years after the initial series was completed, but recurrence of pertussis in the teen population over the past years has put children at increased risk for this life-threatening disease.  This is required between 11 and up to 12 years of age.

    MenACWY(meningococcal vaccine) will be required for students who are 11 and up to 12 years old.  Meningococcal meningitis can be highly contagious in teens and young adults and may result in severe disability if not death.   

    As you update your child's immunizations, please get the Tdap and MenACWY administered and documented between 11 and 12 years old.  The documentation is needed by your School Nurse when the administrations are completed, so that school records can be updated.

    Exemptions forms are available from the nurse and must be filled out in person by the parent for personal exemption or physician for a medical exemption.  Remember, these are with understanding of potential exclusions from school in the event of any outbreak of disease as determined by the Maricopa County Health Department.

     

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