January 4, 2010

Dear Parent/Guardian:

    Welcome to the new year. To get things off to a healthy start we are going to have a vaccine immunization clinic for the second dose of vaccines for both the H1N1 and seasonal flu viruses. If your child has missed the previous clinics and you still want him/ her to be immunized for the first time for either vaccine, this is your last opportunity.

     The date for the clinic is this Friday, January 8, 2010 at Deer Isle-Stonington Elementary School beginning at 7:30 am (snow date is Friday January15). It is mandatory to be here with your child.
   
    These boosters are for students only. If you have preschool children that require a second immunization, please call your provider to make arrangements. The H1N1 is only for students under the age of  10 and have received the first shot. The seasonal vaccine is only for students under the age of 9 and have  received the first shot. 


If you have any questions, please feel free to call me.

Sincerely,



Dodie Sullivan
School Nurse

Updates on flu issues.....

Happy Holidays! 

When we return to school on the 4th of January, I will be sending home permission slips for the 2nd doses of seasonal and H1N1 flu vaccines. Second doses are required ONLY for students who have NEVER had a flu shot before AND are under age 9 for seasonal flu and under age 10 for H1N1 flu. 

The vaccine clinic will be held Friday, January 8th from 7:30 am - about 10:am (weather permitting of course). The clinic is only for students. If you have a preschooler who requires a second vaccine, please call your provider. 

I will be doing seasonal and H1N1 vaccines at the same time, different arms. Any questions, please call or email me at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Dodie Sullivan