Oregon law requires specific immunizations for school attendance. The goal of Oregon’s immunization law is to make sure kids can go to school in a safe and healthy environment. Vaccines are one of the most important and effective ways you can protect your child from contracting serious diseases. Immunizations prevent disease; keep our communities safe, and help keep down health care costs. In school year 2016-2017, Coos Health & Wellness mailed 740 school exclusion letters to parents of children attending school who were not up-to-date with immunization requirements. Of the 740 children, 101 children were still not up-to-date on Exclusion Day in February. These children were not allowed to return to school until they received the required immunizations. To avoid this happening to you and your child, please note the required immunizations for next school year listed below and schedule an appointment to ensure your child is up-to-date. Immunizations Required for School Year 2017-2018 – Grades K-6th: • 5 doses of Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP) vaccine; • 4 doses of Polio vaccine; • 1 dose of Chickenpox vaccine; • 2 doses of Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR); • 3 doses of Hepatitis B; • 2 doses of Hepatitis A. Grades 7th-9th: • 5 doses of Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP) vaccine; • 4 doses of Polio vaccine; • 1 dose of Chickenpox vaccine; • 2 doses of Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR); • 3 doses of Hepatitis B; • 2 doses of Hepatitis A; • 1 booster dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)/ Grades 10th-12th: • 5 doses of Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP) vaccine; • 4 doses of Polio vaccine; • 1 dose of Chickenpox vaccine; • 2 doses of Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR); • 3 doses of Hepatitis B; • 1 booster dose of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap). *The only change for school year 2017-2018 is Hepatitis A required for 9th grade. Coos Health & Wellness is able to administer school shots and bill Oregon Health Plan (WOAH, Trillium), Pacific Source, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Providence, ODS/MODA, and United Healthcare. Please, bring your insurance card at time of service. For children without insurance, Shots for Tots, sponsored by Coos Bay-North Bend Rotary Club and Bay Area Hospital will pay the administration fee for all school shots. Appointments are available within a few days on Tuesdays-Fridays. For more information and to schedule an appointment, please call 541-751-2400.
