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Vaccinations

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

State to Require New Vaccinations for 6th–12th Graders: What Do You Think?

Do you think the state of Illinois should require students to receive the Tdap booster shot in order to remain in school?

The Illinois State Board of Health has approved new recommendations from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Department of Education to require all students in sixth grade through senior year of high school to have an additional vaccination. Follow Patch on Facebook: Evergreen Park / Beverly-Mt. Greenwood/ Oak Lawn The students will now need to show proof of receiving the Tdap booster shot. The vaccine immunizes against tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis. “We’ve seen an increase in pertussis, or whooping cough, in Illinois during the last six years. Medical experts have found whooping cough has been on the rise in pre-teens and teens, indicating a waning immunity from infant and childhood immunizations,” said Illinois …

Gary

1:49 pm on Friday, February 22, 2013

Some students don't get any vacinations because of religious belief. It is all or nobody should be required to get them.   more ›

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