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Immunizations - Every student’s immunization status should be updated by August 1, 2026. Parents should review your child(ren)’s vaccination status with your child’s pediatrician.
There are 3 ways to have your child's immunization status "up to date”:
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A current, signed, up to date, Louisiana Immunization record should be uploaded on the school website by August 1st, 2026 for EVERY student grades PreK-8th.
The actual hard copy should be titled “State of Louisiana Universal Certificate of Immunization”. This document is obtained from your child's pediatrician's office. Immunization form requirements: current (future expiration date), and should be signed (by the pediatrician's office). Upload the record to the St. George website under Resources/Nurse's Office/Certificate of Immunization Record Submission.
- After discussing your child’s health and vaccination history, sign a dissent and upload to the St. George website under the Immunization link. Mrs. Fontenot will sign it and it will be kept on file. Every year, you should review this and a new letter is required every school year if you choose to continue the same path.
- If your child has a flagged immunization or delayed/staggered shot schedule, have your pediatrician write a letter explaining your child's case and upload that letter to the St. George website under the immunization link. Mrs. Fontenot will sign it and it will be kept on file. A new letter is required every school year.
Special note to INCOMING 6th graders:
As mandated by state law, children 11 years old and entering the 6th grade need to provide proof of immunization against meningococcal disease. According to the American Board of Pediatrics, a second varicella vaccine (provides immunity against chicken pox) as well as another Tdap( tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis) may be recommended depending on your child’s vaccination history.
If you have any questions about immunizations, please reach out to your child’s pediatrician as most questions can be answered by them.
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