All rising sixth-graders who have not had a Tdap vaccination since July 2005 must receive the shot in order to enter middle school in the fall. The vaccine protects children from tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (whooping cough).
You may visit your family doctor to get your child vaccinated or call the Guilford County Department of Public Health at 641-7777 for a free vaccine. For more information, please visit the district's Web site at www.gcsnc.comor go to www.immunizenc.com.
