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IMMUNIZATION
OUTREACH – MAJOR SERVICES/ INFORMATION
Background Information Immunization Outreach staff are
extensively trained in the immunization of infants,
children, adolescents, and
adults. Outreach
activities are provided for the public to increase awareness and access
to immunizations, and we serve as an immunization resource for community
immunization providers. Infant/
Childhood Immunization Activities
·
Assessments in schools,
preschools, and day care centers to monitor for compliance with state
requirements ·
Participation in community health
fairs ·
Friendly reminders to parents to
immunize on time ·
Information to parents, schools,
day care centers, and immunization providers available via telephone
request, periodic media releases, and
regular satellite courses. Infant/
Childhood Immunization Information ·
Immunizations are an important
part of your child’s health care, beginning in early infancy ·
Five visits to your immunization
provider are needed between the ages of two months and two years to
protect your child from eleven serious and potentially deadly diseases. ·
An additional series of
immunizations are due prior to school entry between the ages of 4-6
years. ·
In Tennessee, the only exemptions
from these immunization requirements for school or daycare entry are due to medical
or religious exemption ·
Immunizations are available from
the Health Department or your doctor ·
At the Health Department,
immunizations are available at a low cost which can be adjusted
according to family size and income.
Inability to pay is not a reason not to vaccinate at the Health
Department; our goal is to protect all children from vaccine-preventable
diseases. ·
Immunizations are safe and
effective and protect your child from needless suffering and the
possibility of disability or death from vaccine-preventable diseases. ·
Internet links: www.immunize.org
and www.immunizationinfo.org Adolescent
Immunization Activities ·
Friendly reminders to parents when
Hepatitis B vaccines due ·
Assessments in schools to monitor
for compliance with state requirements ·
Information to parents, schools,
and immunization providers available via telephone request, periodic
media releases, and notices to
schools. Adolescent
Immunization Information ·
In July 1998, Tennessee
immunization requirements changed.
Two doses of MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine are now
required for entry in grades kindergarten, four, eight, and twelve.
By the school year beginning in 2002, this requirement will be
applicable to all Tennessee students ·
Since Hepatitis B vaccine was not
given routinely to infants and children until 1991, many of today’s
adolescents are in need of vaccination which is recommended by the
Centers for Disease Control, American Academy of Pediatrics, American
Academy of Family Physicians, and Advisory Committee on Immunization
Practices ·
Since Td (Tetanus/ diphtheria)
vaccine boosters are due at least every ten years, many adolescents are
in need of a Td booster ·
Any adolescents who have not yet
had Varicella (chicken pox) disease need to be vaccinated. · Minors ages 16 & 17 may come in for immunization services without a parent if the Immunization Consent Form for Minors is completed, signed and sent with the minor. · Immunization information for college entry is listed under next section. Adult
Immunization Information and Activities · Routine adult immunizations (MMR, Td) are available by appointment or on a walk-in basis in the Section II Clinic. Call 423-209-8340 for additional information · Adult immunizations required for employment, college entry, or special medical conditions are available by appointment in the Section 2 Clinic 423-209-8340 Immunizations available: Ø
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) Ø
Td (tetanus/ diphtheria) Ø
Hepatitis B Ø
Hepatitis A Ø
Varicella (chicken pox) Ø
Rabies Ø
Meningococcal ·
Influenza vaccines are recommended
for the following groups of people: Ø
Persons age 50 years and older Ø
Those with chronic conditions such
as cancer, lung disease, heart disease, diabetes, immunosuppression, and
asthma Ø
Those in nursing homes and chronic
care facilities Ø
Children and teenagers on long-term aspirin therapy Ø Pregnant women Ø Those with HIV Ø Children 6-23 Months and their out-of-home caregivers Ø
Household contacts of those listed
above Ø
Health care providers and
community personnel such as police and emergency medical providers Ø
Others who want to avoid the flu ·
Influenza and Pneumococcal
vaccines are available from the Health Department in our clinics and at
outreach sites. ·
Specific availability dates and
locations are announced each fall TRAVEL
IMMUNIZATION CLINIC
The
Travel Clinic offers immunizations and information to travelers on how
to avoid illness and stay healthy while traveling.
The clinic offers all immunizations required and recommended for
travel. Travelers are
encouraged to call the clinic 3 to 4 weeks prior to departure for an
appointment and vaccine prices. For more Travel information visit www.cdc.gov/travel.
Telephone –(423) 209-8340 Cost
$20.00 visit fee Vaccine
cost varies APPOINTMENT
REQUIRED Immunizations protect your child from 9 serious diseases;
they are available from your pediatrician or Health Department.
Tennessee law requires that children receive certain
immunizations that must be documented on the state form available from
your immunization provider. Listed
below are the minimum number of immunizations required prior to school
entry in 2006: 4 doses of Diphtheria/ Tetanus/ Pertussis (DTP or DTaP) 4th dose must be administered on or after the 4th birthday 2 doses of Measles/ Mumps/ Rubella vaccine (MMR) 1 dose of Varicella (chicken pox) given on or after the first birthday for entrance into kindergarten; a parent or physician diagnosed history of disease is acceptable Questions? Call
the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department at 209-8340. Have a great year in school!
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