Special Immunization Clinics
Special Tdap Clinics for Rising Sixth-Graders
Special Tdap clinics are being offered on the following dates in 2009. No appointments are needed for these special clinics. Parents should bring their child's shot record.
Monday, September 14 3-5 p.m.
Millbrook Human Services Center
2809 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh
Tuesday, September 15 3-5 p.m.
Western Wake Center
150 Cornerstone Drive, Cary
Wednesday, September 16 3-5 p.m.
Northern Regional Center
350 Holding Avenue, Wake Forest
Thursday, September 17 3-5 p.m.
Eastern Regional Center
1002 Dogwood Drive, Zebulon
Friday, September 18 3-5 p.m.
Southern Regional Center
130 North Judd Parkway, Fuquay-Varina
Special Tdap Clinic Flier for Parents 2009.pdf
Special Tdap Clinic Flier for Parents 2009.pdf (Spanish)
Tdap Vaccine and Rising Sixth-Graders
Tdap vaccine protects against whooping cough (pertussis), tetanus and diphtheria. Protection from tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough vaccine given earlier in childhood wears off over time, so a booster is needed to stay fully protected. North Carolina law now requires a Tdap booster for all children entering the 6th grade on or after August 1, 2008.
If it has been more than 5 years since your rising sixth-grader got a tetanus shot, they will need to get the Tdap booster. If it has been less than 5 years since your rising sixth-grader got a tetanus shot, they are not required by law to have a booster to enter 6th grade.
Parents should:
- Talk to your child's doctor to find out if your child needs a Tdap booster.
- Make sure your child gets a Tdap booster before school starts.
- Get a copy of your child's shot record to take to school.
- Make sure your child is up to date on other recommended vaccines and their yearly checkup.
Where to Get Tdap Boosters
Tdap boosters are available at your child's doctor or health care provider. If your child does not have a health care provider, Tdap boosters are routinely available at the following Human Services locations:
Fuquay-Varina
Southern Regional Center
130 N. Judd Parkway
Call 919-212-7000. Ask for an appointment at the Southern Regional Center.
Raleigh
Millbrook Road Center
2809 E. Millbrook Road
Call 919-212-7000. Ask for an appointment at the Millbrook Road Center.
Public Health Center
10 Sunnybrook Road
Call 919-250-3900 for an appointment.
Wake Forest
Northern Regional Center
350 E. Holding Ave.
Call 919-562-6300 for an appointment.
Zebulon
Eastern Regional Center
1002 Dogwood Lane
Call 919-404-3900 for an appointment.
Tdap School Handout for Parents.pdf
updated 8/28/09 mr