Tools for Schools
Here are tools to assist schools with the education, implementation, and administration of immunization requirements in California.
School Kit for Implementing the ongoing 7th Grade Tdap Requirement
A) Overview for School Staff
- Suggested checklist for schools (Spring – Autumn 2012)
- FAQs for Schools
- Archived Webinars for Schools
B) Implementation Tools
- Template PBE Follow-up of Students with Exemptions
- Tdap (Pertussis Booster) Requirement Sticker – Instructions for School Staff
- Keep it Clear for Schools – Options for Clear Tdap Documentation
- Personal Beliefs Form Instructions for School Staff
- CAIR can help schools identify students that need Tdap boosters. Check out the CAIR training modules especially for schools.
C) Parent Informing Tools
- Script for Recorded Message from Schools to Parents (Template)
English / Spanish - Letter from Schools to Parents (Template)
English / Spanish - Message to Go Home with Unimmunized Student (Template)
English / Spanish - Educational Flyer for Parents & Students – 7th Grade Tdap Requirement
English | Spanish | Chinese | Korean |Vietnamese - Sample Parent Article
English - Web Banners (For Posting on School Website, Report Cards and/or Electronic Marquees)
Web Banners - Educational Brochure for Parents Considering a Personal Belief Exemption (PBE)
English | Spanish - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) For Parents
English | Spanish | Other Languages (coming soon) - Video PSA
English | Spanish - Preteen Video PSA
English
General Immunization Tools
- FAQ for Transitional Kindergarten
- Guide to Immunizations Required for Grades K-12
- Local Health Department Contact Information
- The 2003 Version of the California Immunization Handbook for Schools and Child Care Programs, commonly called the “Blue Book.” Please note that many materials in the 2003 version are outdated, and that the Handbook will eventually be updated.
- The California School Immunization Law
- California Immunization Coverage Levels in Child Care and Schools
- Immunization Education Lessons for Teachers
- Bilingual HPV fotonovela for moms of preteens
An animated booklet in Spanish and English about cervical cancer and the HPV vaccine. Order free copies from your local health department. - Parent Immunization Flyer … en Español
Parent flyer that discusses all recommended adolescent immunizations and features a section for questions. Order free copies from your local health department. - Parent Flyer from Schools .. en Español
Customizable flyers can be sent to students' homes to encourage parents to get their children vaccinated against whooping cough and meet the new school requirement. - Preteen Doctor Visit Brochure … en Español
A color brochure aimed at preteens. Order free copies from your local health department. - Preteen Doctor Visit Poster … en Español
A colorful poster for schools, school health centers, doctor's offices and other venues. Order free copies from your local health department. - MyBestShot.org
Interactive website for preteens ages 11 and 12.