RESOLUTION NO. RS2013-742

A resolution designating July 7 - July 13, 2013, as School Immunization Week in Davidson County.

WHEREAS, more than 300 children in the United States die each year from vaccine preventable diseases; and,

WHEREAS, vaccines are among the most successful and cost-effective public health tools for preventing disease and death; and,

WHEREAS, high immunization rates protect the entire community by interrupting transmission of disease-causing viruses; and,

WHEREAS, Tennessee state law requires all children entering seventh grade to show proof of vaccination with a tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (TDAP) booster and verification of immunity to varicella (chicken pox) through either two doses of vaccine or a history of varicella; and,

WHEREAS, fewer than 50 percent of MNPS students entering seventh grade in 2011 and 2012 had the vaccine or the proper documentation for these mandated immunizations; and,

WHEREAS, a declaration of the importance of immunizations and a reminder of the legal requirements for seventh graders is needed to reduce the number of students who arrive at school without either the proper vaccinations or proof of same; and,

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Board of Health of Nashville and Davidson County has endorsed the designation of July 7 - July 13, 2013, as School Immunization Week.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as designating the week of July 7 - 13, 2013, as School Immunization Week in Nashville.

Section 2. This resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Sheri Weiner

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred to:	Health, Hospitals and Social Services Committee Education Committee
Introduced:	June 18, 2013
Adopted:	June 18, 2013
Approved:	June 19, 2013
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