September 7, 2010

A Tehama County student has been diagnosed with Pertussis (whooping cough). Tehama County Public Health will be offering FREE Whooping Cough vaccine due to possible exposure at the following locations:

School Pertussis Vaccine Clinics:

• Gerber School: Tuesday, September 7th, 3:00 to 6:00 pm
• Corning High School: Wednesday, September 8th, 1:30 to 5:30 pm
• Richfield School: Wednesday, September 8th, 1:30 to 5:30 pm
• Vaccine information in Spanish
• Vaccine information sheet for the Td (tetanus/diphtheriaand Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) in English and Spanish

Permission slips may be obtained here: English and Spanish or the child’s parent must be present.

More information can be found on the Public Service Announcement or by ontacting Tehama County Public Health at (530) 527-6824 or 1-800-655-6854, M-F 8 am-5 pm

August 9, 2010

Notice to Families of School Age Children:

As you may or may not be aware the State of California is currently experiencing an epidemic of pertussis (whooping cough). To date there have been four cases of whooping cough diagnosed in Tehama County.

In an effort to prevent further spread of pertussis the schools, in conjunction with Public Health, will be providing school based clinics. The clinics will be available to students ten years old and older, school staff, parents, siblings, and any other adult currently living in the home. Clinic locations, dates, and times are included with this posting.

If your child is less than ten years of age please review their immunization record to determine if they are current with their immunizations. If you are not sure if your child’s immunizations are current you can contact your private provider, Public Health (527-6824 or1-800-655-6854) or school nurse.

Public Health will be offering three community based clinics: view dates and times

Possible legislation: Assembly Bill AB 354 would enable the State to require pertussis (Tdap) vaccination for all incoming 7th graders in order to break the cycle of pertussis transmission in California. This vaccination would meet that need.

Included with this posting:

• Information sheet on whooping cough in English and Spanish
• Clinic locations, dates, and times
• Link to listen to the sounds of whooping cough
• Permission slip for vaccination in English and Spanish
• Public Health clinic ours in English and Spanish

If you have any questions please call Sharon Sinclair, RN, BSN, PHN, Health Consultant Supervisor: 528-7374