Flu outbreaks among children at school are a major concern. This year Sevens Middle School is taking a proactive approach to help prevent the spread of flu on campus by encouraging all students and staff to be vaccinated.  Children are particularly vulnerable to catching the flu and the close quarters of the classroom further add to the spread of the illness. Getting vaccinated against influenza is one method to combat the transmission of the flu virus at school.

FluMist, a live virus vaccine that comes in the form of a mist that is sprayed into each nostril, is a no-shot option for healthy children.  This year, the Clallam County Health & Human Services Department (CCHHS) is able to offer FluMist to your student, at school, for NO CHARGE . 

The injectable influenza vaccine (shot) is also available for children who can’t receive the FluMist due to chronic health conditions, asthma, recurrent wheezing, or a weakened immune system.

Both Flumist and the injectable vaccination contain no preservatives.

Vaccination for staff, FluMist or the injectable vaccine, is available for $30.00.  Flumist is licensed for individuals aged 2 through 49 years.  Staff wishing to be vaccinated should complete the attached consent form.  A receipt for insurance reimbursement will be provided upon your request at the time of vaccination.

A nurse from the CCHHS will administer the vaccine on Tuesday, November 27^th from 8am – 12pm.  Complete the attached consent sheet and return it to school with your student if you would like to take advantage of this opportunity.

Please call Ann Johnson RN at 417-2439 at the Clallam County Health Department or your school nurse if you have any questions.