State Urges Pertussin Shots For Those Attending School

NORFOLK, Va. (AP)- Virginia health and school officials are urging parents to get their children vaccinated for whooping cough before the start of school.


There had been 189 cases of whooping cough statewide as of June 30, compared to 87 cases during the same period in 2010.


Whooping cough, also called pertussis, is a highly contagious bacterial infection that causes severe coughing fits. It's among the required vaccinations for kindergarten students.


Sixth graders also must have the Tdap booster shot if it's been at least five years since their last dose.


Norfolk public health nurse supervisor Debra Evans-Godfrey said that every year typically hundreds of students are held back on the first day of school because they haven't had their Tdap shot.

Source;  shoredailynews.com

Rabies & H1N1 Vaccinations Clinics

The Eastern Shore Veterinarians and the Eastern Shore Health District, in cooperation with the Accomack and Northampton County Sheriffs Department is hosting the 2010 Rabies and H1N1 Vaccination Clinic. The H1N1 shots are free and the rabies vaccinations will cost only $5.

Virginia Health Laws require all dogs and cats over four months of age to be immunized against rabies. Accomack and Northampton County laws require that your dog be licensed every year. In Northampton County, cats must also be licensed yearly.

Scheduled Dates and Locations for Rabies Clinic/H1N1 Clinic:


Saturday Jan. 23 Atlantic Animal Hospital 8:00-9:00 AM 8:00-9:00 AM

Monday Jan. 25 Exmore Firehouse 4:00-5:00 PM 5:00-6:00 PM

Monday Jan. 25 Saxis Firehouse 6:00-6:30 PM 6:30-7:30 PM

Monday Jan. 25 Eastern Shore Animal Hospital 6:30-7:30 PM 6:30-7:30 PM

Monday Jan. 25 Bloxom Firehouse 7:00-7:30 PM 7:30-8:00 PM

Tuesday Jan. 26 Chincoteague Firehouse 6:00-7:00 PM 7:00-8:00 PM

Tuesday Jan. 26 Nassawadox Firehouse 6:00-7:00 PM 7:00-7:30 PM

Tuesday Jan. 26 Eastville Firehouse 7:30-8:00 PM 8:00-8:30 PM

Wednesday Jan. 27 Atlantic Firehouse 5:00-6:00 PM 6:00-7:00 PM

Thursday Jan. 28 Cheriton Firehouse 6:30-7:30 PM 7:30-8:30 PM

Saturday Jan. 30 Greenbush Veterinary Clinic 8:30-9:30 AM 8:30-9:30 AM

Saturday Jan. 30 Accomack Animal Hospital 12:00-1:00 PM 12:00-1:00 PM

Remember to bring previous vaccination record. Proof of prior vaccination is required to qualify for a three year certificate.


All dogs must be on a leash and cats must be in a carrier.






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