Dear Parents: Starting in August 2013, ALL seventh graders were required to get the Tdap vaccine to protect them against whooping cough (pertussis). Richland School District One has sent letters home, advertised the requirement, utilized the School Messenger - Phone System, made personal phone calls, and included reminders in students' interim report cards to get the word out to parents. On Tuesday, October 15, students who have not had a Tdap vaccination and/or their 30-day Immunization Exemption has expired will not be allowed to attend school. DHEC will be hosting a Tdap Clinic: When: Monday, October 14, 2013 Time: 3:30 PM - 6:30 PM Where: Richland Two District Conference Center at the Columbia Place Mall The District Conference Center is located at the Columbia Place Mall on the second floor near Burlington Coat Factory. Please park on the backside of the mall in parking aisles 19 and 20. Cost - $13.00 (Medicaid will be billed for those who have Medicaid.) Walk-ins will be accepted, but to ensure enough Tdap doses, please call today and schedule and appointment at 1-800-403-4047. You may also check with your doctor, local pharmacy and the Richland County Health Department. Parents, please take care of this requirement immediately! Students who have not had a Tdap vaccination and/or their 30-day Immunization Exemption has expired will not be allowed to attend school until an immunization certificate can be presented to the school. Please contact the school nurse, Nurse Copeland (750-4028), if you have any questions. Ms. Wanda Wylie Media Specialist St. Andrews Middle School 1231 Bluefield Road Columbia, SC 29210 803-731-8910 ext. 2222 803-731-8913 (Fax) ~ "I'm not an overachiever; I just work hard." - Dr. Donna Ford, 2011 ============================================== Richland County School District One provides employee e-mail access for administrative and instructional uses only. E-mail correspondence to/from Richland County School District One is considered public information and is subject to release under the South Carolina Freedom Of Information Act or pursuant to subpoena. ==============================================
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