School Update—August 2025

Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department sent this bulletin at 08/27/2025 07:55 AM PDT

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Back-to-School Issue

Routine vaccinations are a great tool to keep kids healthy, in school, and ready to learn.
Encourage families to make sure they are up to date on vaccines.
Parents and guardians can register and view their child’s vaccine records, and see what vaccines they are due for, on MyIR Mobile.

For vaccine clinics and events visit our Kid's Vaccine Page and Adult Vaccine Page.
Most pharmacies and doctor’s offices offer vaccines. Call ahead for availability.
For adults without insurance, some vaccines are available at Adult Vaccine Provider locations.

Vaccines can help prevent illness and disease. Diseases like measles and whooping cough have been circulating in Washington recently.
Vaccines are safe and effective. It is safe to get multiple vaccines at the same time.
Cover your coughs and sneezes.
Wash your hands.
Limit time around sick people.
If you are sick, stay home.

Questions? Email Kate Cranfield or Anne Tu.

Application due date: Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Email completed applications to: YSUPrevention@tpchd.org.

Want help completing the application or have questions? Email ysuprevention@tpchd.org.

Connecting youth to help and providing resources is one of the best ways to help young people start quitting vapes and nicotine. Quit kits:

Are a targeted intervention for students who are actively attempting to quit nicotine.
Include items that can help with cessation by:
- Replacing oral vaping behaviors.
- Helping students cope with cravings.
- Providing education on what to expect and resources for help.
- Offering healthy distractions and ways to soothe stress and anxiety.
Visit tpchd.org/escapethevape to find other quit resources like The Best You, How to Help Your Teen Quit Vaping, and more.

Wildfires and other factors can affect air quality.
Check out this info from Washington State Department of Health (DOH) to help decide when to stay indoors or limit time outside.
- FAQ for children & youth activities and outdoor air quality.
- Children & Youth Activities Guide for Outdoor Air Quality.