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New immunization required for
kindergarten
Schools should be aware of a new vaccination requirement
beginning with the 2007-08 school year. According to the South
Dakota Department of Health, the Advisory Committee on
Immunization Practices now recommends a two-dose Varicella
series for prevention of chicken pox. Previously, the
recommendation had been one dose.
Due to this recommended change, two doses of Varicella or
history of disease will be required for kindergarten entry
beginning with the 2007-08 school year. Since many parents don’t
vaccinate their children for Varicella until school entry, they
will need advance warning of this change.
Please notify the parents of kindergarten children of the
changed recommendation and that they will need to make certain
their child has the required vaccinations for school entry.
Information regarding this change was sent to school nurses
earlier this year.
Two exemptions – religious or medical – are available.
For information, contact Tammy LeBeau, South Dakota
Department of Health, at (605) 773-4783.
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