Would your staff benefit from learning more about Pertussis?
San Diego Immunization Branch has created a short presentation that highlights the current state-wide pertussis epidemic and vaccine recommendations. We encourage our community partners to share this information within your own organization:

Pertussis Update Presentation 2010

You will find flyers and posters to use within your organization by clicking here.

If you would like an SDIB staff person to speak at your next staff meeting or training session about the importance of vaccination with Tdap, please call Kimberly Ralston at (619) 692-8601.

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Back To School Means Making Sure Kids Are Immunized!
Many students are going back to school this month. Parents are busy getting their children ready; it’s a time for new clothes, new schools supplies, and making sure that children have all the vaccines they need to enter school.
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Washing your hands often and properly with soap and warm water is one of the best ways of protecting yourself against the flu and other contagious diseases. Here’s a podcast from the federal Centers for Disease Control for kids about the importance of handwashing, called:

“All You Have To Do Is Wash Your Hands”

Now Available:
Schools & Child Care Response Kits for Influenza
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Vaccinate B4U Graduate
is a campaign developed by the California School Nurses Organization in partnership with the California Department of Health Services to encourage high school seniors and 8th graders to get immunized before graduation. more...

“Happy Handwashing” Song and Video is a resource for kids, teachers, schools, partners, health educators, parents, and others.
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