Do you know which immunizations your child needs?

School starts August 23!  Do you know which immunizations your child needs?

Here is an updated list of immunizations required by VAISD prior to the first day of class:

Texas State Immunization Requirements

Immunizations must be validated by physician office or health clinic personnel, and must show month, day and year received.

Grayson County Health Department offers low-cost immunizations in Denison (903 465-2878) or Sherman (903 893-0131).  Call ahead for immunization clinic hours.

Collin County Health Department also offers immunizations with cost based on income.  Call 972-548-5500 for additional information.

If your child has an affidavit for Vaccine Exemption for Reasons of Conscience, it is valid for one year and the updated copy must be on file in the health clinic.  For more information see the DSHS FAQ page.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your school nurse.

4 steps to backpack safety

Below are helpful tips to insure you know how to safely use your backpack in order to promote spinal health.

	Step 1: Choose Right. Choosing the right size backpack is the most important step to safe backpack use. Tip: Bring a friend to help you measure your backpack properly.
	Step 2: Pack Right. The maximum weight of the loaded backpack should not exceed 15 % of your body weight, so pack only what is needed. Tip: If the backpack forces the wearer to move forward to carry, it's overloaded.
	Step 3: Lift Right. Face the Pack -Bend at the Knees - Use both hands and check the weight of the pack. - Lift with the legs - Apply one shoulder strap and then the other. Tip: Don't sling the backpack onto one shoulder.
	Step 4: Wear Right. Use both shoulder straps - snug, but not too tight. Tip: When the backpack has a waist strap - use it