Importance of Vaccinations for Students Returning to School in Charlotte

Charlotte.- Just as we must not let our guard down in the face of the outbreak of Covid-19 in North Carolina, parents must ensure that their children return to school with their vaccinations up to date.

And that is the goal that Charlotte wants to achieve within days of the start of classes on August 28 in all CMS schools.

“All Mecklenburg County students must be up to date with their immunizations,” authorities urged.

The reminder is especially important for students entering kindergarten, seventh, or twelfth grade, as well as students who are new to the school system.

Where to get vaccinated

Vaccines can be found with your primary pediatrician, as well as various clinics are organized so that families can easily meet the requirement.

The Mecklenburg County Department of Public Health indicates that it has a vaccination clinic that it will attend on Saturday, August 26.

It’s about the Northwest Public Health Clinic. Hours of operation are 9 am to 3 pm The clinic is located at 2845 Beatties Ford Road.

Parents, guardians or caregivers should call to make an appointment: 704-336-6500 .

Please note that they must bring your child’s immunization records.

The health agency added that while all students need immunizations, students in kindergarten, 7th and 12th grade should receive specific immunizations.

types of vaccines

These are vaccines offered by Public Health. Some vaccines are free, others require a fee.

Childhood immunizations (immunizations required for childcare and school entry) Adolescent immunizations (i.e. HPV, Menactra, Tdap) College entrance immunizations Adult immunizations (i.e. Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Zostavax, pre-rabies vaccine) Seasonal flu vaccine

Check the vaccination requirements HERE

Without vaccines, they do not enter

Megan Renner, Public Health Nursing Program Manager, warned that schools will prevent students from attending classes without proper immunizations, so students need to catch up as soon as possible.

For his part, Raynard Washington, Director of Public Health for Mecklenburg County, indicated that being up to date with vaccinations “is a vital part of going back to school.”

“Students are dealing with new teachers, new classes, and even a new school. We want all children to be successful without interruptions to vaccines or preventable diseases,” she said.

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