Whooping cough (pertussis) has been widespread in California recently. The California Department of Public Health recommends that all Californians 10 years and older receive a booster shot against pertussis. Beginning July 1, 2011, as outlined in AB 354, California law requires students to be immunized against pertussis. The required vaccine is referred to as Tdap.
This new school requirement applies to all public and private schools. In order to register for either Junior High or High School in the Hart District, students will be required to provide proof of Tdap booster shot. Information about this new law is available at the following link: