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NEWSH1N1 Vaccine Available in Tipton CountyThe Tipton County Health Department will offer another after-hours clinic on Thursday, November 19, 2009 from 3-7 pm to administer the H1N1 Vaccine. The injections are by appointment only. Appointments may be made by calling 901-476-0235. These injections are free of charge but at this time are only offered to the following:
Please note the addition of Law Enforcement Personnel. Please contact the Tipton County Health Department at 901-476-0235 to make an appointment or for more information. The Tipton County Health Department will continue to announce future H1N1 clinics as more vaccine becomes available.
Flu UpdateThe Tipton County School District wants to assure all stakeholders that we are monitoring the number of absences in our schools. The most recent information from the Tennessee Department of Health has advised that there have been low levels of flu all summer. Seasonal flu and H1N1 will both be present this winter, so it will be possible to have the flu two times. Persons are encouraged to get the seasonal vaccine when it is available. Essentially the diagnosis and treatment for H1N1 is the same as for seasonal flu. We have been apprised that as of Friday, August 28, 2009, that the state is generally no longer testing for H1N1 except in unusual circumstances because the diagnosis and treatment is the same. There are no longer counts provided because they are not relevant. Both types of flu are likely to run about 7 days and persons should not come to school or work if they don't feel well and they should not return to school or work until they have been without fever for 24 hours without taking medicines that reduce fever (Tylenol, Advil, etc.). Regular hand washing, use of Lysol and other disinfectants and hand sanitizer gel are all recommended. As a district we are isolating students who exhibit symptoms at school until someone can take them home. The school buildings are receiving additional cleaning services. Staff and students are encouraged to wash hands frequently and to cover cough and sneezes. Additional information may be found at the Tennessee Department of Education website. A copy of the letter sent to parents from the Commissioner of Education and the Commissioner of Health may be viewed here. This information will be updated as needed and as it becomes available.
Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Application Process 2009-10Parents of children who will be four on or before September 30, 2009 may apply for a position for their child in the Tipton County Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Program. They may apply at the elementary school located in their school zone on April 30 or May 14 from 11:30 AM-6:00 PM. Please call your child’s school for additional information. Students must have two proofs of residence and a certified birth certificate to apply. First priority will be given to those families that meet the income guidelines for free and reduced lunch. Please bring verification of income. Second priority will be children identified as being educationally at risk for school failure. Students selected to attend must also have a current physical/immunization form.
Kindergarten Registration Information (.pdf)
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The Tipton County Schools do not discriminate
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