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With school a few weeks away, it’s time for families to start planning for student immunizations. Putnam County Schools Nurse Coordinator Janet Frank said it is state and federal law for students to have an updated record. “Technically, every student in the school system should have immunizations or have a waiver for them,” Frank said. “We’re predominately looking at our ... Read More »

Tennessee requires students to be immunized in order to participate in a public school. White County Coordinated School Health Director Marcie Kinnard said with most classes starting around the Upper Cumberland, it is a good time to remind parents what is needed. “If your child is entering kindergarten you need to have them up-to-date for kindergarten shots,” Kinnard said. “That ... Read More »

The state reports routine immunizations are down 43 percent across Tennessee due to COVID-19 concerns. Local pediatrician Dr. James Batson said this figure is not surprising. He said immunizations are critical, especially since children are returning to school. “If they go down significantly and stay down, then not only are you going to see problems with a known pandemic, you’re ... Read More »

The school physical is not a mandate or law, but Putnam County Schools still recommend students receive one before returning. Putnam County Coordinated School Health Supervisor Melanie Bussell said yearly physicals allow the school system to be aware of any student health concerns. “We really do like the families to take their kids to have their yearly check-up to see ... Read More »