Updating Immunizations for 6th graders

There are shots 6th graders must have to start middle school just as certain shots are required for a child to start Kindergarten. You may already have these, but it certainly is worth a check so your child doesn't get stuck at home at the start of the 2010-2011 school year! By the way, Rockdale County Schools will start Thursday, July 29th. CLICK HERE to see the immunization flyer for parents and CLICK HERE for the RCPS School Calendar for 2010-2011.

Avoid the rush! Get these early! If you have questions about hwo to get shots for children who aren't insured, feel free to call me at Hightower (770-388-0751).

The info on the flyer states:


ALL CHILDREN ENTERING 6TH GRADE (ON OR AFTER July 1, 2007) ARE
REQUIRED TO MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:

1. Have two doses of Measles vaccine, two doses of Mumps vaccine and one
dose of Rubella vaccine or laboratory proof of immunity against Measles,
Mumps and Rubella

2. Have two doses of Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine or documentation of disease
or laboratory proof of immunity. At the time your child entered school only
one dose of this vaccine was required. If your child has a certificate marked
“Complete for School”, he/she may need to obtain the 2nd dose of varicella
vaccine and will need to submit documentation of meeting the requirement
on the Georgia Certificate of Immunization upon entry to school

3. Contact your health care provider to receive any needed vaccinations and to
obtain the Georgia Certificate of Immunization (Form 3231)