Click here to purchase photos
Swine flu vaccine likely an in-school event
by Leslie Moses, Staff Writer
9 months ago | 347 views | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend | print
It is likely—though not certain—that students will be able to receive the swine flu vaccine at their school during school hours, said Kim McPherson, Newberry County School Nurse Coordinator.

“We will offer vaccinations at schools as request by parents,” said McPherson.

The first of the voluntary vaccine arrived in South Carolina today, according to DHEC. And, unless plans change, nurses from Newberry schools and DHEC will partner together to give H1N1 protection to children of willing parents.

When the vaccine is ready, more information will be sent to parents on the inoculation itself, plus times when students can receive it. Parents will also have to send back a consent form.

Children under six months of age, need the shot first, along with pregnant women and those caring for children under the age of two years old, said McPherson.

Young people between six months of age and 24-years-old should also get the H1N1 vaccine, said McPherson.

In the meantime, McPherson reports any swell in the number of swine flu cases to DHEC, as school nurses daily report the number of sick students to her.

Soon, McPherson will daily report all swine flu instances once the state sets up an electronic relay system.

Local schools are also broadcasting information to parents on swine flu through newsletters, backpack mail and phone calls.

One key message is that students should have 24 hours of good health after a fever before returning to school.

And breaking a fever with Tylenol or Motrin doesn’t count as well time, says McPherson.

“If you think you’re sick, stay home,” she says.

The state may receive as much as two million doses of the vaccine by the end of December, DHEC said.

comments (0)
no comments yet
report abuse...

Express yourself:
We're glad to give you a forum to air your point of view on issues important to this community. We just ask that you keep things civil. Leave out the personal attacks. Do not use offensive language, ethnic or racial slurs, or assail anyone's personal or religious beliefs. For anyone who can't be civil, we reserve the right to remove your material. We also reserve the right to ban users who violate our visitor's agreement.
Weather
Sponsored By:

Lottery
Sponsored By:

Stocks
Sponsored By:

Gasoline Prices
Sponsored By:

featured businesses
RECENT BLOGS

Mrs. Abrams 1968-69 class at Bush River
by oldgal
3 days ago | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend
Mrs. Abrams 1968-69 class at Bush River
Sherry Fulmer
by MsCotton
11 days ago | 79 79 recommendations | email to a friend
The fundraiser was a HUGE SUCCESS. A BIG thank you to all who supported this event. I would love ...
paper writing services
by AbdulLanzalotti
18 days ago | 6 6 recommendations | email to a friend
student
more blogs
Recipes
Sponsored By: