The Coos Co. Health Dept. Mailed out 545 exclusion letters to parents of students attending public schools in the country without complete immunization records. Last year, 462 letters were mailed. Today is School Exclusion Day in Oregon – School Exclusion Day is Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Oregon State Law requires that all children in school or daycare are fully protected against vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles and whooping cough. The goal is to make sure children are protected and can go to school in a safe and healthy environment. Coos County Public Health, located at 1975 McPherson in North Bend, will also be holding a walk-in clinic on Exclusion Day, Wednesday, February 18th. Importance of Vaccination: 1. Vaccine-preventable diseases, such as measles, mumps, and whooping cough, are very contagious and can cause serious complications, especially for infants and small children. 2. Vaccination is very safe and effective. 3. Immunization can save you or your loved ones life. 4. A child without proper vaccination can be denied attendance at school or daycare. For more information or to schedule an appointment for vaccination, please call 541-751-2424. Appointments are available as soon as one working day.
