Burr Flu Clinic: Wednesday October 5th
The Health and Human Services Department is once again pleased to offer the influenza vaccine to all Newton students in Kindergarten through grade 12.
The flu shot will be administered during the school day at no charge to families. The flu vaccination program is free again this year because the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) is providing the flu vaccine for students, but we do request insurance information to help recoup costs to administer the vaccine. MDPH is providing Flucelvax, a quadrivalent, cell-based flu vaccine, for our students.
The nasal spray flu vaccine, FluMist, will not be offered this year due to updated recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
To sign your child up, you should return two forms to the school nurse no later than 2 school days before the clinic date at your child’s school:
1. Consent/Screening Form
2. Student Vaccine Administration Record/Insurance Information Form
- Forms are available online at www.newtonma.gov/flu or in the school nurse’s office.
- Students who are not signed up will not receive the vaccine.
- Information about the flu vaccine, including its risks and benefits, is described on the Vaccine Information Statement posted at www.newtonma.gov/flu. School nurses also have information and can answer any questions.
- The CDC recommends the flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.
Every year children are at risk of developing serious complications from influenza. Flu vaccination is one of the best ways to protect children from getting the flu. We hope you take advantage of this important prevention program. Please talk with your school nurse if you have questions about the flu vaccine or the changes to our program this year.