Immunizations : Northside Independent School District

Immunization Requirements for 2008-2009
Students who are not up to date with the state mandated immunizations will not be able to start school in Northside School District in the Fall 2008. Parents should ensure that all shots are taken care of now … well before the start of school.

“While we do not want any child to miss school,” says District Health Services Director Shirley Schreiber, “it is imperative that parents fulfill their responsibility and get their children immunized. It is the law.” She adds, “You should do that now and avoid the long lines at doctor’s offices and the city health department.”

Law requires the following immunizations. An official immunization record is required.

DTP/DTaP/DT/TD	Five doses required for entry kindergarten students unless the fourth dose was received after the 4th birthday. Students age seven, starting their vaccine, are required to have three doses. TD: booster every ten years.
Polio	Four doses of IPV required for kindergarten students unless the third dose was received after 4th birthday. It can be any combination of OPV or IPV. Not required of eighteen-year old students.
Measles	Two doses of measles vaccine are required. First dose shall be administered on or after the first birthday. Second dose by age 5 or entry into kindergarten. Physician confirmation of illness is not acceptable; serological (blood test) confirmation required.
Rubella	One dose of vaccine on or after the first birthday or serological (blood work) confirmation of rubella immunity.
Mumps	One dose of vaccine on or after the 1st birthday. Vaccine required for all students through 18 years of age.
HIB	Three doses of Haemophiles Influenza type B vaccine and a booster if given before child is 15 months or one dose of vaccine if given after 15 months. Vaccine given through 4 years of age.
Pneumococcal	PCV7 is mandated for all students 3 through 4 years of age. The school nurse will evaluate the number of doses needed or if child is complete.
Menactra	Meningococcal Conjugate Vaccine protects students 11 years of age and older from meningitis. It is available from primary care providers. NISD encourages you to immunize your children to protect them from meningitis, but the vaccine is not currently a school requirement.

Hepatitis
	Type A	Two doses of Hepatitis A required for Pre-kindergarten through third grade. Second dose is required six months after the administration of the first dose.

	Type B	Three doses required for kindergarten through 12th grade.

Northside ISD - Health Services

2008 Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children 0-6 Years

Flu shot clinic information is provided by the San Antonio Metro Health District. Please visit their web site or call (210) 207–8750 for more information.

For detailed information on Immunizations, please visit our Health Services web site or call 397-3551

Shirley Schreiber, RN (Director)

Varicella (Chicken Pox)

One dose of varicella vaccine received on or after the first birthday is required kindergarten through grade 12. Two doses are required if the student was 13 years old at the time the first dose of varicella was received. If the student has had varicella (chicken pox) illness, please request a form from the school nurse to validate illness.