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Ter Yang RN BSN MUHSD Health Services Supervisor

Ter Yang RN BSN MUHSD Health Services Supervisor. It is a contagious disease that causes severe coughing that makes it difficult to breathe It spreads easily when someone with the disease coughs or sneezes Symptoms can last for months It is particularly dangerous for babies.

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Ter Yang RN BSN MUHSD Health Services Supervisor

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  1. Ter Yang RN BSNMUHSD Health Services Supervisor

  2. It is a contagious disease that causes severe coughing that makes it difficult to breathe It spreads easily when someone with the disease coughs or sneezes Symptoms can last for months It is particularly dangerous for babies What is Pertussis (Whooping Cough)?

  3. Why did Assembly Bill (AB) 354 pass??? • California has an epidemic • More than 8,300 cases reported in 2010 • Most cases reported in the last 60 years • At least 10 infant deaths • Childhood immunization does not provide lasting immunity to Pertussis (Whooping Cough)

  4. What is the AB 354? A new immunization law that was enacted by the California legislature in September, 2010. Starting July 1, 2011, this law requires ALL students in grades 7 through 12 in California to be immunized with a Pertussis (Whooping Cough) vaccine booster called Tdap

  5. When does AB 354 goes into effect? • July 1, 2011 • The law has two phases: • Phase I: For school year 2011-2012, ALL students entering or returning to 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grades will need proof of Tdap vaccine before starting school • Phase II: For 2012-2013 and future school years, all students entering 7th grade will need proof of Tdap vaccine before starting school

  6. Exemptions Allowed by Statute and Regulations Personal Beliefs Exemption • Must complete Personal Belief Exemption form from school health office • NOT intended as a convenience • Must be signed by parent/guardian • Medical Exemption • Physician letter is required • Must specify Permanent or Temporary (how long) Exemption

  7. Where to get Whooping Cough Tdap shot? • Primary Care Provider • Local Health Department • Castle Family Health Centers • Golden Valley Health Centers • Family Clinic of Merced • Kids Care • Livingston Medical Group • BlossHealth Center • Atwater Medical Group • Winton Health Center • Various other clinics/centers • Local Health Department Vaccine Clinic: • Monday 1-6pm • Phone number: 381-1010

  8. Thank you for your time!!!

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