Westport High School
19 Main Road
Westport, MA 02790
508-636-1050
What are the Vaccines?
Within each paragraph, I inserted a link so you can read up on the vaccination and get all the proper information.
Tdap
Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis are all diseases that the shot helps fight.
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/tdap.html
Polio
Polio is a disease that lives in the throat and intestines
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Hepatitis B
A disease that affects the liver. the disease can last from anywhere from 2 weeks to a lifelong illness.
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https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/hep-b.html
MMR
Measles, Mumps and Rubella. Should be given at ages 12-15 months.
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Meningococcal
Is a rare but serious bacterial infection that causes the brain and spinal chord to become inflamed.Should be given to children/ preteens ages 12-15 years old.
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In grades 7-12 there are certain yearly vaccinations that are required to attend school. Now, all of these vaccinations must be present on your child's yearly physical that is less than 15 months old. Copies MUST be given to the School Nurse Mrs. Walinski. However, If you do not bring a copy of your child's physical or if your child is not vaccinated at the beginning of the school year you will be asked to bring your child to their pediatrician and to get a copy to the school. If your child is involved in an athletic club then a copy of a physical and vaccinations is very important because they will not be able to play their selected sport if there are no copies. There is a phone call that goes out in August as a reminder to all parents and guardians.
Vaccinations
HPV Vaccination:
This is a very serious vaccination that most parents choose not to pursue their children. however, it should be considered.
This vaccination protects against the Human Pappilomavris Infection. Over 80 Million people are currently infected. It is spread through skin to skin contact during intercourse. It gets its named due to warts (pappilomavris) that show up as a symptom of the infection. Most parents are against getting this vaccine due to it being for sexual situations and it should be given to children 11 years and older. Even if your child is not sexually active it is a set of 3 shots that are over a 6 month period that can help prevent it in the future for when your child does become sexually active.
What is HPV?: https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/whatishpv.html
HPV vaccination information: https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/vaccine.html
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Flu Shot Vaccination:
This is another topic that some parents do not like to touch. Many parents choose not to give their child this vaccination but in the Winter it is important that they do have this vaccination because there are many colds that spread quickly due to the changing weather and temperatures.
Get the Information Now and Vaccinate your child:
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/keyfacts.htm