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Pertussis
New Tdap vaccination requirement for students

Protection against pertussis begins to wear off during grade school. This leaves pre-teens, teenagers and adults at risk for this illness. To address the increase in pertussis cases among older students, a booster vaccination (called Tdap) is recommended for all students in grades six through twelve.

For School Year 2012-2013, students entering sixth and ninth grades will be required to provide proof of Tdap vaccination along with the school physical forms that are also required for these grades.

***   Please visit our Tdap Info Page for details ***
Pertussis/Whooping Cough
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Information & Notices
Tdap Implementation Memo from IDPH  1-25-12
 
 
 
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CDC's Pertussis Page
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