The Health and Human Services Department is pleased to offer the influenza vaccine to all Newton students in Kindergarten through grade 12.
Both the flu shot and the flu nasal spray vaccine will be administered during the school day at no charge to families. The flu vaccination program is free this year because the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is providing the flu vaccine for students. Insurance information will be requested but not required.
Clinics will be held in each Newton public school from late October through early December. Specific clinic dates will be announced thru the school and posted online at www.newtonma.gov/flu.
The clinic at Williams will be Tuesday, November 9!
To sign your child up, you should return two forms to the school nurse at least 2 days prior to the clinic:
Forms are also available online at www.newtonma.gov/flu or in the school nurse’s office.
Students who are not signed up will not receive the vaccine.
The Consent/Screening form requires parents to choose either the flu shot or the nasal spray flu vaccine. Information about each type of vaccine, including its risks and benefits, is described on the Vaccine Information Statement [for flu shot (PDF) and nasal spray (PDF)] posted at www.newtonma.gov/flu. School nurses also have information and can answer any questions.
Please contact Nurse Dolly with questions at [email protected].
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the flu vaccine for all people age 6 months and older. Every year children are at risk of developing serious complications from influenza. Flu vaccination is one of the best ways to protect children from getting the flu.
We hope you take advantage of this important prevention program.
Sincerely,
Ruth Hoshino, School Nurse Supervisor
David Fleishman, Superintendent
