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The School-based Vaccination Program is an innovative partnership between the State of Hawaii Departments of Health
and Education, the Hawaii Association of Independent Schools and Hawaii Catholic Schools. It aims to improve the
health of Hawaii keiki, families and kupuna by preventing the spread of harmful influenza viruses.
Through the program, all children attending Hawaii elementary and middle schools will be offered FREE seasonal flu
vaccine at school, during the school day. Teachers and school staff can also receive the free vaccine. The program
is voluntary for schools and students. Vaccinations will begin in October 2009.
How can you get more information?
- Download the frequently asked questions (FAQs) for:
-Watch the DOH "Fight the Flu" Video to learn why it is important to get vaccinated.
- Download DOH Parent Information Cards
- Call Aloha United Way’s 2-1-1 hotline to talk to someone about program details.
- Contact your child’s pediatrician or medical care provider. The Hawaii Chapter of the American Academy
of Pediatrics and the Hawaii Association of Family Practitioners have endorsed this initiative and all Hawaii
pediatricians have received information about the program.
- Check with your child’s school after August to find out if/when a flu clinic is scheduled.
- Call the DOH Communcations Office for hard copies of the informational material at: (808) 586-4442.
MEDIA INFORMATION
- Download Media FAQs
- Watch the 2008 Stop Flu at School news conference.
- Download the DOH news release announcing the kickoff of this year's Stop Flu at School Program.
- Download and view the State School-based Vaccinaton TV spots:
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