DeKalb Health Department to host Vaccine Clinic for 7th grade and kindergarten students Today (July 14)

July 14, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Health officials are reminding parents about the requirements for vaccinations for students ahead of the upcoming school year.

If your child does not get his or her shots updated in time, they may not be allowed to attend school.

The DeKalb County Health Department will have a Vaccine Clinic for 7th grade and kindergarten students July 14 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment at 615-597-7599.

Kindergartners or children enrolling in Tennessee schools for the first time need to show proof of their immunizations records.

Many parents may not realize the requirement for incoming seventh graders is proof of tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis booster (also known as T-Dap) and a Varicella vaccine booster or proof of having had chicken pox.

Infants entering child care facilities must be up to date at the time of enrollment and are required to provide an updated certificate after completing all of the required vaccines due no later than 18 months of age.

With your child starting seventh grade, this is also a great opportunity for him/her to get vaccinated for the (HPV). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends all kids who are 11 or 12 years old to get two shots of HPV vaccine six months apart. HPV is a very common virus. About 14 million people, including teens, become infected with HPV each year. Most people with HPV never develop symptoms or health problems. Sometimes, however, HPV infections will last longer and can cause certain cancers and others diseases. HPV vaccine is cancer prevention. All 11 to 12-year-olds should be vaccinated with a meningococcal vaccine as well.

Children with medical exemptions must provide their child’s school with documentation from their medical provider. Religious exemptions require a signed statement by the parent/guardian that vaccination(s) conflict with his or her religious tenets or practices.

July 14, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Blood Assurance has announced four upcoming blood drives in Smithville.

The first one will be Monday, July 17 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Town & Lake Realty at 208 East Public Square. Sign up at www.bloodassurance.org/townlakerealty. You may call 931-510-8227.

The second collection effort will be Thursday, July 27 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Ascension Saint Thomas DeKalb Hospital at 520 West Main Street Smithville. Sign up at www.bloodassurance.org/dekalbhospital. You may also call 931-239-9411.

The third blood drive will be Monday, July 31 from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the Smithville Senior Center at 718 South Congress Boulevard, Smithville. Sign up at www.bloodassurance.org/dekalbcountyneighbors. Call 615-464-7426.

The fourth drive will be Thursday, August 17 from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Family Medical Center 302 North Congress Boulevard, Smithville. Sign up at www.bloodassurance.org/familymedical. You may call 615-597-4395

Remember to eat a good meal, drink additional water, avoid energy drinks and bring your ID. Blood Assurance is the sole blood provider for the local hospitals and your donation is needed for an adequate supply. One donation can save three lives. Each donor will receive a t-shirt while supplies last.

July 14, 2023
By: Dwayne Page

Friends of fifth district constable Mark Milam have announced a fundraiser for this well known and loved public servant who is being treated at Vanderbilt Hospital for a serious medical condition.

In a social media post, Circuit Court Clerk Susan Martin wrote “ As I’m sure most of you are aware, Constable Mark Milam is in Vanderbilt Hospital with a serious infection in the hip that he had replaced. To date they have taken that replacement out and are trying to get rid of the infection and then will have to do another hip replacement surgery. This will have him out of commission for quite some time. The elected officials met yesterday afternoon to come up with a plan to bless him and his family as Mark goes above and beyond for everyone that he meets. We have each decided that instead of trying to do a meal fund raiser that we would each ask at least ten people to personally match what we are giving, which is a minimum of $100, or any amount that you feel led to give. You can bring your donations to my office or any of the elected officials’ offices. Cash is preferred due to banking restrictions. We would like to have all donations by Friday, July 28th, if possible.

Also, in the near future Tennessee Credit is planning to host an on-line silent auction and raffle so please be on the lookout for that”

Milam is in his 8th term as fifth district constable and has served for 31 years.

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