H1N1 Flu Vaccine
Point of Distribution for the Catholic School Students
in St. Mary Parish
FOR ALL CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ST. MARY PARISH
Saturday, December 5
10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Site: Morgan City High School
Morgan City, La.
Completed paper work must be presented in order to receive vaccine.
November 17, 2009
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Influenza illness is widespread in Louisiana and is expected to continue through the fall and winter with a much higher incidence of illness than a regular flu season. Vaccines are the most important tool to protect against influenza illness. There are vaccines to protect against both seasonal flu viruses and the H1N1 virus, sometimes called “swine flu”.
School aged children are at the highest risk for infection with the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus. Therefore, people 6 months through 24 years of age are one of the national priority groups to receive the H1N1 vaccine. By vaccinating children, we can protect children as well as significantly decrease overall spread within the community.
The Office of Public Health will be offering H1N1 vaccinations to students of all Houma-Thibodaux Diocese Schools on Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Morgan City High School from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The vaccinations will be provided free of charge.
Vaccination is completely voluntary. Attached are Vaccine Information Statements that will help you make an informed decision about vaccination for your child. Parents/Guardians will need to provide consent for their child to be vaccinated with the H1N1 FluMist® or H1N1 injectable flu vaccine. A copy of the consent form is attached. Please bring the completed consent form to the vaccination site. Consent forms will also be available at the vaccination site. We will be unable to immunize any student without completed paperwork. Children 9 years of age and younger will require two H1N1 vaccinations. There will be various options available for your child to receive their second vaccination.
The CDC website of www.cdc.gov and the DHH website of www.fighttheflula.com offer information on influenza illnesses, emergency warning signs, vaccine safety, guidance for protecting and talking with children, and the most current information on the H1N1 outbreak.
We encourage you to contact your child’s healthcare provider if you have additional questions regarding the H1N1 flu vaccine. You may also contact your Regional Office of Public Health at 985-447-0916.
Thank you for allowing us to help keep your child healthy this school year.
H1N1 Participation Slip
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The office of Public Health will be offering H1N1 vaccinations to students of all Houma-Thibodaux Diocese Schools on Saturday, December 5, 2009. the vaccination clinic will take place at Morgan City High School from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The vaccinations will be provided at no charge.
In order fro the Office of Public Health to appropriately prepare for this event, they will need to know how many students to expect.
_____ Yes, I will bring my child to receive an H1N1 vaccination.
_____ No, I am not interested at this time.
PLEASE RETURN THIS SLIP TO YOUR CHILD’S TEACHER TOMORROW. Thank you!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Holy Cross Elementary School
2100 Cedar Street, Unit 2
Morgan City, LA 70380
(985) 384-1933
e-mail: holycrosselm@htdiocese.org