Well... it wasn't 28 days but here we go:
http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/default.aspxH1N1 Vaccination Clinic on January 30
Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:53:00 EST
Dear Parents/Guardians:
We are pleased to inform you that the Monmouth County Department of Health will be holding another H1N1 vaccination clinic for students (and their siblings) who are currently enrolled in the Howell Township Public School System. This clinic will be held on
Saturday, January 30, 2010 between the hours of 9 and 11 a.m. at Memorial Middle School. Students from other Monmouth County towns will be eligible to receive the vaccine between the hours of 11a.m. and 3 p.m. on January 30th as well. Howell students can elect to attend during these hours if needed.
H1N1 influenza, or Swine Flu, can cause serious illness which can be life-threatening for certain individuals. The Centers for Disease Control suggest that the best way to limit the spread of this potentially serious illness is vaccination.
Vaccination for H1N1 is completely voluntary. Pre-registration for the clinic is not required; however, we do request that you fill out the vaccine consent form (
http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/files/news/819/819_H1N1_Update_Jan25.pdf)and bring it with you to the clinic. Please complete one form for each person who will be attending the vaccination clinic. A legal parent or guardian must complete and sign the form for any child under the age of 18. Also, for children under the age of 10 that require their second dose, the vaccine card that documents their first dose is needed. For additional copies, please visit the district website at
http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/files/news/819/819_H1N1_Update_Jan25.pdf. The vaccine at these clinics will be available at no charge. Thimerisol-free vaccine is available. Healthy individuals 2 through 49 years of age will be given flu mist only.
Individuals who may not receive the H1N1 or any influenza vaccine are:
■those with an allergy to eggs and egg proteins
■anyone with a previous life threatening reaction to a flu vaccine
■individuals with a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome
Clinic participants will be screened by a registered nurse regarding risk factors and educated about the vaccine. Additionally, children less than 10 years of age will require two doses of the vaccine, which should be given approximately one month apart.
If you require additional information regarding the H1N1 influenza or the vaccinations, please refer to the links on our website (
http://www.howell.k12.nj.us/news_main.aspx?id=819). Remember, good health habits are the best preventive measures against this virus. We look forward to working with you to keep the students of the Howell Township Public Schools healthy and safe.
Sincerely,
Patricia Callander
Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Services
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