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Informed Immunization Consent Bill (AB2109) Becomes Law!
California Assembly Bill 2109 will take effect beginning in January, 2014.

This legislation requires that a parent or guardian who wants to exempt their child from school or childcare immunization requirements to first receive information from a licensed healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of vaccinations and the risks of vaccine preventable diseases. The provider signs a standardized form (created by the California Department of Public Health) that a parent or guardian would also sign, and then turn in to the school or child care facility.

For an FAQ with more information about the new law and how it will be implemented, please click here.

Is Your School Ready For The Incoming 7th Grade Class?
It's the perfect time to review your checklist for the 7th grade Tdap immunization requirement.

Be prepared. Start your planning to get 6th graders vaccinated. Perhaps a check-up during Winter Break with their health care provider! Also, let parents know when and how to turn in documentation to your school.

Do you know how many incoming 7th graders have already provided documentation of their Tdap vaccination? Don't let your staff or your students be caught unprepared on the first day of school! Know how your school will collect vaccination documentation or an exemption by the time school starts!  

Still getting oriented?  Watch the 20-minute minute video for school personnel and visit the FAQs at ShotsforSchools.org. See the sites listed below for more helpful information.

Resources to Help Schools

Resources to Help Parents






Pregnant Teens Need Tdap Vaccine Protection
As part of an effort to help protect pregnant women and their unborn children from vaccine-preventable diseases like pertussis, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists maintains a website just for women about immunization. One area of emphasis is pregnant women and the immunizations they need.

Pregnant adolescents are an important part of this population. Schools can help facilitate the promotion of immunization among their pregnant adolescent students, and one of the most pressing concerns is pertussis prevention, using the Tdap vaccine.


Current California Requirements for School and Childcare Entry
Flyer in downloadable PDF with latest requirements and information.

Requesting Proper Documentation of the Required Tdap Booster Dose From a Provider
School/Child Care staff can give the letter/flyer (linked above) to parents to show their health care providers. It can help in correctly documenting the required Tdap booster dose. 

New Pertussis Booster Video PSA:     English   Spanish

Watch The Pertussis School Entry Requirement Video:  English   Spanish

The following links have been created by CDPH to assist you in protecting and educating your staff and students.

Would your staff benefit from learning more about Pertussis?
San Diego Immunization Program 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:

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

If you have any questions regarding immunizations for school or childcare, or if you would like an SDIP staff person to speak at your next school or childcare staff meeting or training session about the importance of vaccination, please call:

Jennifer Sterling (619) 692-8366


Mother Urges Adults to Get Whooping Cough Vaccine
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Vaccines.gov: Consumer-Based Immunization Information Website!
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today unveiled an innovative new website to help parents and other consumers learn about the most effective way to protect themselves and their children from infectious diseases and learn about immunization. Vaccines.gov brings together the best in federal resources on vaccine and immunizations to provide consumers with easy-to-understand health information specifically for their needs.


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.
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Happy Handwashing” Song and Video is a resource for kids, teachers, schools, partners, health educators, parents, and others.
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What Better Way To Spend The Day Than Preventing Disease?
Click here for an article and video about vaccine effectiveness and safety.