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In-School Flu Shots Discontinued for 2019-20 School Year

Dear APS Families,

Last November, you may recall that APS partnered with third-party vaccine provider, Healthy Schools (CareDox), to offer students free flu shots in our schools during the school day. We had plans to continue this offering for students this year; however, the provider notified us they are no longer able to provide this service in our area due to a restructuring of the company. We regret that we are not able to provide this service this year, and we are currently exploring new partners to work with us in the future.

We wanted to make you aware of this change so that you can plan accordingly to help ensure students stay healthy and have a flu shot this season. We encourage you to make an appointment with your healthcare provider or visit one of the County health clinics listed here: https://health.arlingtonva.us/public-health/health-clinics-services/immunization-clinic/

School Health will send more reminders and tips for flu season in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, we wanted you to be aware of this change.

Thank you,

Laura Newton
Director, APS Student Services

Sarah N. Bell RN, BSN, MPH
School Health Bureau Chief


Estimadas familias de APS:

El noviembre pasado, ustedes quizás recuerden que APS se asoció con un proveedor de vacunas de terceros, Healthy Schools (CareDox), para ofrecer vacunas contra la gripe gratuitas a los estudiantes en nuestras escuelas durante el día escolar. Teníamos planes de continuar esta oferta para los estudiantes este año; sin embargo, el proveedor nos notificó que ya no son capaces de prestar este servicio en nuestra área debido a una reestructuración de la empresa. Lamentamos no poder prestar este servicio este año, y actualmente estamos explorando nuevos socios para trabajar con nosotros en el futuro.

Queríamos que ustedes estuvieran informados acerca de este cambio para que puedan planificar en consecuencia para ayudar a los estudiantes a mantenerse saludables y tener una vacuna contra la gripe esta temporada. Les recomendamos que hagan una cita con su proveedor de atención médica o visiten una de las clínicas de salud del condado que se enumeran aquí:https://health.arlingtonva.us/public-health/health-clinics-services/immunization-clinic/

La Oficina de Salud Escolar (School Health) enviará más recordatorios y consejos para la temporada de gripe en las próximas semanas, pero mientras tanto, queríamos que ustedes fueran conscientes de este cambio.

Gracias, Laura Newton
Directora, Servicios Estudiantiles de APS

Sarah N. Bell RN, BSN, MPH
Jefe de la Oficina de Salud Escolar

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