Influenza, also known as the flu, is a serious illness that affects people of all ages.  One of the best ways to prevent the flu is through vaccinations.  We are pleased to join with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention (MPP) to offer flu vaccinations to students at Centennial High School.

New this year, you may give permission for your child to be vaccinated using:

(1) an online form at www.vaccineconsent.com (the online form is available in English or Spanish)

or

(2) the hard copy form attached to this message.  Hard copies are also available in the health room call us at 410-313-2533 and we will send one home.

We urge you to protect your family from the flu. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone ages 6 months and older get a flu shot. Please visit www.cdc.gov/flu/index.htm for more information about the flu vaccine.

The clinic at our school will be held on October
12th (morning only).  We will send a confirmation notice home the day your student has been vaccinated. 

 If you want your child to be vaccinated, please:

1.    Fill out every section of the attached Consent Form OR complete it online at www.vaccineconsent.com.  If you fill out the paper consent, write neatly and use ink.  Only fill out the hard copy consent or the online consent.  Do NOT fill out both.

2.    Use your insurance card to fill out your insurance information accurately.  Your insurance company will be billed.  There is no co-pay or deductible.  You will NOT be charged by us or your insurance company. 

3.    Read the Vaccine Information Statement (VIS) and talk to your health care provider or the school nurse about any questions you have.

4.     Submit the consent form no later than September 21, 2018.

To complete the consent form online, go to:

www.vaccineconsent.com

 Call the CHS health room if you have any questions/concerns: 410-313-2533