School Nurse
Immunizations Notice
Attention Parents/guardians of students 11 years old or older and/or entering the 6th grade in the 2018-2019 School Year:
Your child may need immunizations during the summer break to comply with DHH/CDC Guidelines for entry into 6th grade.
Students who are age 11 or OLDER:
Require ALL 4 year-old-vaccines, PLUS:
1 TdaP (Adult tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccine) on or after 11th birthday
1 MCV (meningococcal vaccine) on or after 11th birthday
(Also a second dose of Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine if he/she has not already had it).
Please check with your child’s doctor or contact Shots for Tots program to ensure your child meets this mandatory requirement (up-to-date prior to beginning of the school year).
Bossier Parish School Nurse Department