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Immunization Information for School Attendance
In accordance with North Carolina Law, all students are required to provide written proof of having received all necessary immunization when enrolling in school. If not in compliance, the student will have 30 calendar days to meet the requirements. If the requirements are not fulfilled, the student will be suspended from school until they are in compliance. It is the parent's responsibility to provide this information (not the transferring school for those whose children are transferring into Clinton City Schools).

Follow this link for a complete listing of immunization requirements and recommendations.
www.immunizenc.gov

Vaccine Requirement (Tdap) For Students Entering 6th Grade
Effective January 1, 2008, the administrative rule, 10ANCAC 41A.0401, has been change, adding requirement for one booster dose of Tdap (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis) vaccine to be given to inpiduals attending public school who are entering sixth grade on or after August 1, 2008, if 5 or more years have passed since the last dose of tetanus-containing vaccine. A Certificate of Immunization must be presented to the student's school to show proof of vaccination for Tdap prior to the first day of 6th grade. If proof of vaccination is not provided by the end of the 30 calendar day period, the child will be suspended from school until he/she provides proof of immunization.

It is the responsibility of the parent to provide proof of immunization to the school nurse.
New Vaccines and Recommendations
Several newer vaccines are available now. The North Carolina legislature passed laws covering 2 vaccines- the meningitis vaccine and the HPV vaccine. At this time these vaccines are not required for school entry.

Garrett's Law (Senate Bill 444) - Meningococcal Meningitis and Influenza
An Act to ensure that educational materials are provided so that schools provide information to parents and guardians concerning meningococcal meningitis and influenza and their vaccines.

Complete information on this bill is available by clicking here

For more information on meningitis and flu follow this link

Senate Bill 260- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
An Act to ensure that educational materials are provided so that schools provide information to parents and guardians concerning cervical cancer, cervical dysplasia, human papillomavirus (HPV), and the vaccines available to prevent these diseases.

Complete information on this bill is available by clicking here
For more information on the immunization against HPV available follow this link
Additional information on HPV is available from the Center for Disease Control