• By Carole Watson
• Posted Monday, August 29, 2011

Do you have a Child Entering 6th Grade?

North Carolina Immunization Law requires that all children entering 6th grade must have a tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccine (Tdap). Your child will be suspended from school on Monday, September 26, 2011 if proof of this is not provided.

WHO:
6th Graders

WHAT:
FREE Tdap Vaccination Clinics for children with Medicaid, NC Health Choice or no insurance
NOTE: Children who are fully insured should receive the Tdap at their private provider’s office or may receive it at the health department for a fee of $62 (cash or check).

WHERE:
Forsyth County Department of Public Health
799 Highland Avenue
Winston Salem, NC 27101

WHEN:
Wednesday, September 14th (3:00 - 6:30 pm)
Wednesday, September 21st (3:00 - 6:00 pm)

BE SURE TO BRING YOUR CHILD’S IMMUNIZATION RECORD! For more information, please call (336) 703-3314.