• Important Information!
     
    IMPORTANT HEALTH ASSESSMENT DOCUMENTATION/ NOTATION:
     
    ANY STUDENT WITH NOTED HEALTH CONDITIONS ON THE HEALTH PORTION OF INFOSNAP/ HEALTH ASSESSMENT FORMS WILL REQUIRE VERIFICATION/ DOCUMENTATION FROM THEIR PHYSICIAN, PRIOR TO THE DEVELOPMENT OR CONTINUATION OF A HEALTH CARE-PLAN. PLEASE PROVIDE THE LATTER DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR CHILD’S SCHOOL NURSE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE, PREFERABLY PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL.

    IF YOU RECEIVE A LETTER REGARDING YOUR CHILD(REN)’S IMMUNIZATION S (EXPIRED CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION) – YOU MUST PRESENT AN UPDATED CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATION BEFORE YOUR CHILD(REN) WILL BE ALLOWED TO RECEIVE A SCHEDULE/ HOMEROOM TEACHER ASSIGNMENT IN AUGUST. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR CHILD(REN)’S SHOTS ARE BROUGHT UP-TO-DATE OVER THE SUMMER MONTHS. KEEP IN MIND – ALL 5th graders entering 6th grade NEXT School Year must have a TDAP immunization prior to entering 6th grade. Please contact your child’s Pediatrician or the local Tuscaloosa County Health Department to schedule an appointment.

    Tuscaloosa County Health Department Immunization Clinics will be held every Thursday this Summer by appointment only for those with MEDICAID OR NO INSURANCE– MAKE YOUR CHILD’S APPOINTMENT EARLY by calling (205)562-6900.
    • There is no charge for children covered by Medicaid, however, the Medicaid card must be presented.
    • All other clients will likely be charged a fee, based on their income.
    • Clients need to bring immunization records with them.
    • Students with Private Insurance should see their Primary Physician.