Dear Parents,
The purpose of this letter is to make you aware of changes in the immunization rules regarding
rising 7 grade and rising Kindergarten students for the upcoming 2016-2017 school year. The
following information has been provided by the North Carolina Department of Health and Human
Services.
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Effective July 1 , 2015 all students beginning Kindergarten and 7 grade will be required to adhere
to the following changes:
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Kindergarten:
 Polio vaccine – the booster (4 ) dose is required on or after the 4 birthday and before
entering school for the first time.
 Varicella vaccine – 2 doses administered at least 28 days apart.
 Second dose before entering school for the first time.
 Documentation of disease must be from a physician, nurse practitioner, or
physician’s assistant verifying history of varicella disease.
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Seventh Grade:
 Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough) – Tdap
 Booster dose of Tdap for individuals who have not previously received it and are
entering 7 grade or by 12 years of age, whichever comes first.
 Meningoccoccal conjugate vaccine (MCV) - 1 dose prior to entering 7 grade or by 12
years of age whichever comes first.
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Providence Day School requires all new students provide an updated Immunization Record prior to
the first day of school. If you are a parent of a rising Kindergartener or 7 grader, please make sure
your child’s physician has given you the most up to date record.
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Please feel free to contact the Health Room at Providence Day at (704)887-7517, or email me at
[email protected] with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Anne Smyth, RN
School Nurse
Providence Day School