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FLU Vaccinations Available at Your Child's School

The Johnson County Health Department and the Johnson County School System have partnered to provide seasonal influenza (flu) vaccinations at your child's school. If your child is uninsured, there is no cost to you for the flu vaccine. If your child is covered by insurance, including TennCare and private insurance, the County Health Department will file a claim with the insurance plan and receive reimbursement directly from the insurance plan . There is no out of pocket cost to you for the flu vaccines provided during this school flu vaccination clinic.

Health Department nurses will vaccinate children and school staff using the injectable (shot) flu vaccine. Clinics will begin as soon as the vaccine arrives at the health department (usually middle to late fall).

If you would like for your child to receive flu vaccine, please complete the following consent form. Be sure to sign the form electronically as this will be your permission for your student to receive the vaccine. You must fill out a separate consent form for each student you would like to receive the vaccine. If at a later date you change your mind and do not wish for your child to receive flu vaccine at the school, please notify the Johnson County Health Department at 423-727-9731 prior to the clinic date. This service to the students and staff is being done to decrease the impact of seasonal flu in our communities and to decrease school absenteeism.

If you have any questions, please call the Johnson County Health Department at 423-727-9731

Consent Form - English (to be updated)

Consent Form - Spanish (to be updated)

COVID and School Attendance

COVID continues to be a concern in our community and schools. There are no current guidelines regarding COVID, and each LEA will determine policy on each individual case. If your child test positive for COVID, please call the school and speak to the School Nurse regarding information for school excuses, for attendance and follow up guidance.

All school employees must use sick leave for all COVID related absences.  All employees must have proof a positive test result in order to avoid requiring a doctor’s note for four or more consecutive days.  This must be attached to the absentee form.