A measure passed by the Virginia General Assembly in July 2006 means that all rising 6^th grade students will need to get a tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap) booster shot prior to the start of school in September 2012, unless fewer than five years have passed since their last Tdap immunization. All Prince William County Public School students must meet all Virginia immunization requirements.

Once your child turns 11 yrs old, they need to get this immunization.  Tdap boosters may be obtained from your doctor, military clinics, or the health department. Written documentation must be provided to your child’s school upon completion of this requirement.
     Please send the documentation of this vaccine to the school nurse. She will notify your child’s middle school that they have received their vaccine.  If the record has not been recevied your child WILL NOT be able to start middle school on September 4th.

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