Health Services
- Helps you receive a free replacement copy of your immunization record (yellow card) from CAIR or the school.
- Allows the office to easily see whether your child has had all of the shots to enroll in school.
- Gives our school-based clinic the ability to keep track of patient's shot history electronically.
- Keeps track of all your child's shots and TB tests (skin tests/chest x-rays), so he/she doesn't miss any or get too many
- Gives you a copy of your child's most up-to-date shot/TB test record (from doctor)
- Helps child care or school officials confirm that your child got shots/TB tests needed to start child care or school
- Helps your doctor send you reminders when our child needs shoots.
- See which shots/TB tests children in their programs have received or need
- Make sure children have all shots/TB tests needed to start child care or school
The L.A. County Dept. of Public Health reports that childhood immunization rates in our county have dropped significantly since COVID-19. People are understandably apprehensive about visiting clinics, but safely immunizing children and pregnant women is more important than ever during the pandemic.
Here are some LAC DPH resources you can share as you emphasize the importance of getting safe immunizations for pregnant women and children:
- LAC DPH clinics http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/chs/phcenters.htm
- No-cost and low-cost immunization providers: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ip/clinics.htm
Also see this handout: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ip/IZclinics/PROVIDERS_REFERAL_LIST_06_07_2018.pdf - Dial 2-1-1 or visit www.211la.org
Stronger Families Blog for posts with resources on immunizations, including a recent recording of LABBN's webinar on Promoting Immunizations Recommended for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Here is the latest guidance from LAC DPH:
Susan Chaides │Project Director III │Community Health & Safe Schools
Division of Student Support Services │Los Angeles County Office of Education [email protected]│562-922-6233
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National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM)
National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM) is campaign held each August to highlight the importance of vaccination for people of all ages. Use NIAM to raise awareness in your practice, about why vaccines are important and how they prevent serious, sometimes deadly diseases. See more about the AAP's Campaign this year and access videos describing vaccine support!
