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Summer is Almost Over!

If your child needs a school physical, don't wait until the last minute!

August 11, 2010 -- We appreciate all the parents who have brought their children in for school physicals up to now. Please be aware that there are some updates in vaccination requirements before school entry this fall:

Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis) booster for all children entering 6th grade. (Required)

The following are suggested by the Centers for Disease Control:

	A second Varicella (Chicken Pox) Vaccination is recommended before kindergarten.
	The Meningitis Vaccine (Meningococcemia) is now recommended between the ages of 11-18.
	Gardasil (HPV) is recommended for all females over age 11.

Here is a link to the New York State Vaccination requirement for school entry:

http://www.health.state.ny.us/publications/2370.pdf

If you have any questions, please contact the office for more information or an appointment.

For More Information Contact:

Hilton Health Care, PC
279 East Avenue
Tel: 585-392-9100
FAX: 585-392-6292
Internet: webmaster@hiltonhealthcare.com

Summer is Almost Over!

If your child needs a school physical, don't wait until the last minute!

Send mail to webman@hiltonhealthcare.com with questions or comments about this web site. Last modified: 11/08/11

Send mail to webman@hiltonhealthcare.com with questions or comments about this web site.
Last modified: 11/08/11