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Student Flu Vaccine Clinic - LMSD

Student influenza vaccine clinic 12/7

The District's health services team is pleased to announce an influenza (flu) vaccine clinic for all Lower Merion School District public and non-public school students in grades K-12 on Wednesday December 7th from 3:30 to 7:00pm in the nurse’s office of Lower Merion High School.  All students must be accompanied by their parent or guardian.  The Pennsylvania Department of Health and Lower Merion School District support influenza immunization programs as they offer parents/guardians a convenient opportunity to immunize their children against a disease that can cause significant illness and complications. Immunization of school-aged children is a significant factor in limiting influenza outbreaks in a community.

The PA Department of Health has provided us with injectable (inactivated) influenza vaccine enabling us to offer this vaccine free of charge to students. FluMist (intranasal mist) is not available to us from the Health Department this season. Injectable vaccine is generally suitable for administration to all children however FluMist may only be administered to children with no underlying health issues. Parents/guardians who have a preference for FluMist instead of injectable vaccine should contact their health care providers.

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If you want your child to receive the vaccine, please read the attached influenza fact sheet and complete the consent form. Forms will also be available at the clinic.

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