Hepatitis A
St. Bernard Parish School Board
200 East St. Bernard Highway
Chalmette, La. 70043
School Nurse Program
Immunization Requirements
Dear Parent/Guardian,
The Louisiana Department of Health Immunization Program has updated the Louisiana Immunization Schedule to observe the Hepatitis A vaccination school entry requirement.
Beginning with the 2023-2024 school year (fall 2023), the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) will observe the existing school entry requirement that students must be vaccinated with at least two doses of Hepatitis A vaccine before entering Kindergarten or any other grade thereafter.
Therefore, in accordance with the directive provided by the state Department of Education and the Louisiana Department of Health, that school be based on the recommendation of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a condition of entry into such grade at any city, parish, or other local public schools or nonpublic.
There are several ways you can obtain the immunization for your child:
Your child’s pediatrician or PCP.
Immunization Network Bus. Please visit www.gnoshots4kids.com for a bus schedule or call 504-733-3268 for more information.
Chalmette High School-Based Health Center. (Only for Chalmette High Students) For more information, call 504-333-6988
In accordance with the R.S. 17:170 (E), any student’s parent, tutor, or legal guardian may sign a letter of immunization exemption. Please contact your school nurse for further information.
The school must have proof that your child received the immunization or have a letter of immunization exemption. If you have any questions, please contact your school nurse.
Sincerely,
School Nurse