Monday, October 24th your adolescents will be coming home with a consent for the administration of the flu mist vaccination. They will receive the consent and an information sheet about the vaccination from their advisors. If for some reason, you do not receive these two items, see me for a copy. The state has ordered extra flu mist for all public schools who are interested. I requested that we have our clinic the first week of November, however, I was asked not to establish a specific date in the event that the vaccinations are not available on that particular day. The vaccinations will be administered sometime during the first week of November. I must have the signed consents in my office by the beginning of the day October 31st. If the clinic does not happen that day, I will accept consents that trickle in after that time, however I absolutely must have a copy in my hand before the vaccination can be given.
It is imperative that you read the information sheet (See below)  that comes with the consent and make certain your adolescent does not have any of the contraindications. The flu mist is a live, attenuated (weakened) influenza vaccine that is sprayed into the nostrils. Asthma, diabetes, an allergy to eggs and a history of Guillain-Barre syndrome are usually contraindications. There are others that the information sheet addresses. Students with asthma and diabetes may receive the injection. The injection is not a live vaccine. The Municipality of Anchorage will administer the injection for free to any adolescent under 18 years of age. Their number is 343-4799. Thank you for making certain those consents are returned to me.  (Note: there are two pages of consent forms below.  Both must be returned.)  I appreciate your cooperation. Anne
P.S. A speaker from the FBI will be at Steller on October 25th at 10:20 for a Red Ribbon Week presentation. The presentation will be in the MPR. You are invited to attend.
Anne M. McCarron, R.N. NBCSN
Steller Secondary
2508 Blueberry Rd.
Anchorage Alaska 99503
Main office (907) 742-4950
Nurse’s office (907) 742-4963
Fax (907) 742-4966