Hello school partners!
We’ve expanded our monthly COVID-19 newsletter to include public health topics for Pierce County public and private schools. Stay up to date on the latest health information.
Back-to-school resources
Air quality
Follow DOH’s recommendations to protect children and youth from air pollution. See Washington Children and Youth Activities Guide for Air Quality.
School plan reviews and inspections
Is your school or district busy with new construction, remodels, moving portables or adding playgrounds? If you are in plan review, you need to schedule your pre-opening inspection so you can open your new space on time. Contact Community Safety at communitysafety@tpchd.org or (253) 649-1713 to reserve your inspection time.
Pediatric vaccines
- Vaccines are an important part of keeping kids healthy and ready to learn. They are also a requirement for school. Share free vaccine opportunities with families. Visit tpchd.org/kidsvax to find vaccine events in August and September!
- Encourage families to use MyIR to easily access their child’s immunization record.
- COVID-19 vaccines continue to be widely available at pharmacies and clinics.
- This fall, an updated COVID-19 vaccine is coming. Stay tuned for more information on who should get it and when.
- Have questions about vaccines? Contact Kate Cranfield at kcranfield@tpchd.org.
Pediatric vaccine clinics
We encourage you to register in advance. We accept walk-ins as time allows. Please bring your child’s immunizations records.
Lakewood Towne Center
Saturdays, 12–6 p.m. through Sept. 23, 2023.
10330 59th Ave SW Suite B
Lakewood, Washington 98499
Offers routine vaccines for kids 5-18 years, plus COVID-19 vaccine for all and mpox vaccine.
Orting Middle School
10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Aug. 24, 2023
111 Whitehawk Blvd NW
Orting, WA 98360
COVID-19
Metrics
We are seeing an uptick in COVID-19 cases in Pierce County and around the state. See our latest data at tpchd.org/covid19cases.
Testing
You should get tested if you have symptoms or have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. Visit tpchd.org/gettested.
Guidance
DOH K-12 guidance (updated May 30, 2023).
Contacts
For COVID-related questions, continue to contact your outbreak investigators or email us at COVIDSchoolsTaskforce@tpchd.org.
Resources for parents
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