by WFIS | May 16, 2025 | DOH, Education News, The Advocate, WFIS News
Communicable diseases like pertussis and measles continue to rise across the country, including confirmed cases in Washington. While perspectives on vaccination vary, schools across all sectors share a common responsibility and desire to keep their learning...
by WFIS | May 5, 2025 | Education News, WFIS News
The information below is pulled from OSPI’s Bulletin April 25, 2025 Measles continues to spread in the United States. Unvaccinated U.S. residents returning from travel abroad are the most significant source of measles cases. As of April 17, 2025, there have been...
by WFIS | May 5, 2025 | DOH, Education News, WFIS News
Remind parents that for students in 7th grade, the Tdap vaccine must be given at or after age 10 to be accepted for school entry. If a child is 10 years old and has already received this booster, their immunizations are complete. Completing the exemption form is an...
by WFIS | Dec 19, 2024 | Education News, Student Safety, WFIS News
Whooping cough has returned to pre-pandemic levels, yet it is preventable with the Tdap/DTaP vaccine. A recent survey indicates that a third of the public is unaware that this disease can be prevented. Adults require boosters once every 10 years. What’s going on? from...
by WFIS | Dec 16, 2024 | DOH, Education News, WFIS News
The 2025-26 requirement charts and Individual Vaccine Requirements Summary document are now available in the Immunization Requirements section of the School and Child Care Immunization page at www.doh.wa.gov/SCCI. Parent charts and translations have been posted to the...
