Vaccine Age
Birth 1 mo. 2 mos. 4 mos. 6 mos. 12 mos. 15 mos. 18 mos. 4-6 yrs. 11-12 yrs. 14-16 yrs.
Hepatitis B Hepatitis B-1                
  Hepatitis B-2 Hepatitis B-3 Hep B
               
Diphtheria and tetanus toxoids
and acellular pertussis		 TTaP
or DTP		 TTaP
or DTP		 TTaP
or DTP		 TTaP
or DTP		 TTaP
or DTP		 TD
               
Haemophilus influenza
Type B		 Hib Hib  Hib  Hib
             
Poliovirus Polio Polio Polio Polio
               
Measles-mumps-rubella MMR MMR or MMR
         
Varicella virus VAR VAR
  Range of Acceptable Ages for Vaccination
   
  "Catch-Up" Vaccination
Wanda Hollingsworth, R.N.
Middle School		 Joanie Selman, R.N., B.S.N.
High School 		Janet C. Smith, R.N., B.S.N.
Elementary, Intermediate
(936) 876-4722 ext. 407
whollingsworth@huntingtonisd.com 		(936) 876-4150 ext. 1120
jselman@huntingtonisd.com 		(936) 876-4621
jsmith@huntingtonisd.com

 State Vaccine Requirements
 Immunization Chart
 Influenza Immunization

Employee Training
Training Handout (pdf)
HISD School Health Advisory Council Center for Disease Control and Prevention,
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Sherry Brandenburg . . . . . . . . . . . . Parent
Donna Clark  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parent
Wanda Hollingsworth . . . . . . . . . . . School Nurse
Chief Mike Jenkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . Law Enforcement
Alicia Loggins   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parent
Georgia Lowery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parent
Jannah Nerren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parent
Debra Palmer  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Parent
Joanie Selman   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Nurse/Teacher
Dr. Daryl Smith  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Clergy
  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . School Nurse
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Administration

Exposure to bloodborne pathogens such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is rare in a school setting. Blood is the single most important source of these viruses. Since most faculty members rarely come into contact with blood at school, their risk of contracting an infectious disease such as HBV, HCV or HIV at work is low. Even though the risk may be minimal, HISD employees are given mandatory training on how to deal with blood safely.

Asthma, diabetes and epilepsy are three common health conditions that affect many students. HISD faculty and staff are provided training in identifying and responding appropriately to the medical emergencies that these conditions may present.
Age Vaccine Requirement
Younger than 2 months No vaccines required
2 months through 3 months One dose polio vaccine
One dose DTP/DTaP vaccine
One dose Hib vaccine
4 months through 5 months Two doses polio vaccine
Two doses DTP/DTaP vaccine
Two does Hib vaccine
6 months through 11 months Two doses polio vaccine
Two doses Hib vaccine
Three doses DTP/DTaP vaccine
12 months through 14 months One dose MMR vaccine received on or after 1st birthday
Two doses Hib vaccine
Three doses polio vaccine
Three doses DTP/DTaP vaccine
One dose of varicella vaccine received on or after 1st birthday

15 months through 4 years

Effective 8/1/2000 - 32 border counties;  2 years - one dose hepatitis A vaccine; 3 through 4 years - two doses hepatitis A vaccine

 

One dose MMR vaccine received on or after 1st birthday
One dose Hib vaccine on or after 15 months of age, unless a primary series and booster have been completed
Three doses polio vaccine
Four doses DTP/DTaP (Fourth dose not required until 18 months.)
One dose of varicella vaccine received on or after 1st birthday

5 years through 6 years

Proof of pertussis vaccination not required for children 5 years of age and older.

 

 

 Three doses polio vaccine including one received on or after the 4th birthday
Four doses DTP/DTaP vaccine including one received on or after the 4th birthday (see note at left)
One dose MMR vaccine received on or after the 1st birthday and one additional dose of measles vaccine (this dose may be received as part of a second MMR)
Three doses hepatitis B vaccine
(Children living in 32 border counties) Two doses hepatitis A vaccine
Children born on or after September 2, 1994 must have one dose of varicella vaccine received on or after 1st birthday
7 years through 11 years

Polio vaccine not required for students 18 years of age and older.
Three doses polio vaccine including one received on or after 4th birthday
Three doses DTP/DTaP/Td vaccine including one received on or after 4th birthday and one dose within the last 10 years
One dose MMR vaccine received on or after 1st birthday. Children born on or after September 2, 1991 must have two doses of measles vaccine (this dose may be received as part of a second MMR)
Children born on or after September 2, 19992 must have three doses hepatitis B vaccine
(Children living in 32 border counties) Children born on or after September 2, 1992 must have two doses hepatitis A vaccine
12 years and Older

The following vaccines are required in addition to those required at age 7.
Children born between September 1, 1978 and September 1, 1991 (inclusive) must show proof of two doses of measles vaccine within 30 days after their 12th birthday (this dose may be received as part of a second MMR)
Children born between September 2, 1988 and September 1, 1992 (inclusive) must show proof of three doses of hepatitis B vaccine within 30 days after their 12th birthday
Children born between September 2, 1988 and September 1, 1994 (inclusive) must have one dose of varicella vaccine received on or after 1st birthday within 30 days after their 12th birthday. If first dose is received after age 13, two doses are required.


Note: a   A child/student must meet all the immunization requirements shown for an age group upon first entering the age group.
  b MMR (or one dose of each of its components) must have been received on or after the 1st birthday if the vaccine was administered on or after September 1, 1990. Measles vaccine received prior to September 1, 1990 may have been administered in the calendar month of the 1st birthday.
  c Serologic proof of immunity or documentation of previous illness may substitute for vaccination. Previous illness may be documented by a written statement from a physician, school nurse or the child's/student's parent or guardian containing wording such as: "This is to verify that (name of student) had varicella disease (chickenpox) on or about (date) and does not need varicella vaccine."
  d Counties affected by the hepatitis A requirement are: Brewster, Brooks, Cameron, Crockett, Culberson, Dimmitt, Duval, Edwards, El Paso, Frio, Hidalgo, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Jim Hogg, Kenedy, Kinney, La Salle, Maverick, McMullen, Pecos, Presidio, Real, Reeves, Starr, Sutton, Terrell, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb, Willacy, Zapata, and Zavala.
Provisional Enrollment: All immunizations should be completed by the first date of attendance. However, if this is not possible, and if permitted by local school district policy, a child/student may be provisionally enrolled and allowed to attend a child-care facility or school, provided at least one immunization in each series has been received. The remaining required immunizations must be completed as soon as medically possible in order for the child/student to remain in attendance.
Documentation: Since many types of personal immunization records are in use, any document will be acceptable, provided it has been validated by a physician or public health personnel. The month, day, and year that the vaccination was received must be recorded on all school immunization records created or updated after September 1, 1991.
Source: The requirements are based on the Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule - United States, 1999, approved by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Children on an ideal or optimum schedule as recommended will have received 5 doses of DTP/DTaP vaccine, 4 doses of polio vaccine, 3 or more doses of Hib vaccine, 3 doses of hepatitis B vaccine, 2 doses of MMR vaccine and 1 dose varicella vaccine by the time they enter kindergarten.

Asthma

Asthma is a lung condition caused by an increased reaction of the airway to various stimuli. An asthma episode is a series of events that narrows the breathing tube.
If a student has an asthma episode:
  • Avoid drawing extra attention to the student.
  • Stay calm and reassure the student.
  • Don't leave the student unattended to get medicine or a prescribed inhaler.
Call for emergency help if:
  • The student can't talk.
  • The inhaler doesn't provide relief.
  • The student's lips or fingernails look gray or blue.
In any emergency always follow school policy.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition where the body makes ineffective, little or no insulin to maintain proper amounts of glucose, or blood sugar cells need to function properly. Diabetics regulate their blood sugar levels by diet and medications but can still face two problems--high or low blood sugar levels.

If a student has LOW BLOOD SUGAR, help him or her consume a simple sugar such as:
  • Glucose tablets
  • Fruit juice
  • Sugar-sweetened soda pop.
Call for emergency help if the student:
  • Is not conscious enough to consume a simple sugar.
  • Lapses into a diabetic coma.
NEVER leave a student with low blood sugar unattended or sent him or her to get help alone.
If a student has HIGH BLOOD SUGAR levels, help him or her consume additional insulin or liquids without sugar. The best choices are liquids such as:
  • Water
  • Diet soda
Call for emergency help if the student:
  • Is not conscious enough to swallow water or diet soda.
  • Lapses into a diabetic coma.
NEVER allow the student to leave your presence without an escort to the office or clinic.

Epilepsy

Epilepsy is the result of mixed electrical signals in the brain. Students with known epilepsy usually take medications to control or prevent seizures.
If you observe a student having a seizure:
  • Stay calm.
  • Tell others not to crowd around and explain that it will be over shortly.
  • Approach the student gently so you don't frighten him or her.
  • Protect the student from hitting hard or sharp objects.
  • Put something soft under the student's head.
  • Do not move the student unless he or she is in danger.
  • Do not place anything in the student's mouth.
  • Allow the seizure to take its course, but observe how long it lasts.
  • Don't leave the student alone until fully recovered.
  • If the student loses bladder or bowel control, try to protect him or her from embarrassment.
Some seizures are a medical emergency. Call for emergency help if:
  • The seizure lasts more than five minutes.
  • The student is pregnant.
  • The seizure follows a head injury.
  • The student has no previous history of seizures.