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TextChildhood Immunization Update
The Health Department's Immunization Program
- Conducts on-site reviews of immunization records at approximately 100 facilities in the county, such as daycare centers, private/public schools and preschools to improve the immunization compliance rate.
- Provides educational resources to community groups, and works with child-oriented business partners.
- Offers immunizations to any child under age 18 at its five district office clinics.
- Information about the recommended immunizations for children from birth to 18 years of age is available on the Health Department's Web site.
School Entry Requirements for the 6th Grade
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HPV–Human papillomavirus vaccine.
On February 27, 2007, the state legislature voted to require females to receive 3 properly spaced doses of HPV, the first dose to be administered before a child enters sixth grade. Parents will be permitted to opt their child out of receiving this vaccine. Additional information about HPV is available on the Health Department's site -
Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids and acellular pertussis
(Tdap)
Tdap vaccine is required for all students entering grade six who have not received a dose of TD (tetanus toxoid) within the past 5 years. Additional information about Tdap is available on the Health Department's site. -
Hepatitis B Vaccine
Additional information about Hepatitis B is available on the Health Department's site.
Childhood Immunization Survey Update
The recent County Immunization audit indicates that 20% of two year olds in Fairfax County are inadequately or inappropriately immunized against preventable childhood diseases. The most common vaccine missed is the fourth dose of DtaP (diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis ) due between 15 and 18 months of age. The second vaccine likely to be missed is the MMR vaccine (measles, mumps, rubella) due after the child's first birthday.
Immunization Awareness Activities
The Immunization Project presents the "It's Wise to
Immunize " puppet show at Fairfax County Public Libraries. This
program is designed for mothers and their infants, toddlers and
preschoolers to learn about the importance of immunizing and to soothe
some of the children's fears of getting a shot. If you belong to a
mother's group or deal with toddlers and their parents in a group setting
and are interested in the immunization puppet show at your organization
in Fairfax County call 703- 246-8648. For more information about the
National Immunization Project, please visit the Centers for
Disease Web site.
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