From the Harford County Health Department: National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is observed every August and provides an opportunity to highlight the value of immunization across the lifespan. Activities focus on encouraging all people to protect their health by being vaccinated against infectious diseases. This is especially important as the new school year begins for […]
Harford County Health Department Preparing for New School Immunization Requirements
From the Harford County Health Department: School and public health officials in Harford County urge parents to make sure their children are properly immunized by the start of school to meet new state regulations. Seventh graders in Harford must receive their Tdap and Meningitis vaccines by Sept 12 or be excluded from school the following […]
Harford County Public Schools Announces New Immunization Requirements
Harford County Public Schools posted the following message on Facebook today announcing new Maryland immunization requirements for students beginning next school year: Parents/guardians of current 6th grade students: Beginning with the 2014-15 school year, new immunizations are required for all children entering 7th grade. One Tdap vaccination and one meningococcal vaccination are now required. Look […]
