NURSING NEWS
SACO SCHOOLS (Nov/Dec 2021)
COVID VACCINE FOR CHILDREN AGES 5-11
We have partnered with MaineHealth to host FREE COVID vaccine clinics (ages 5-11 only) at various locations throughout our communities. Children ages 5-11 are only eligible for the Pfizer vaccine at one-third of the dose authorized for those 12+ and must attend both dates to receive both doses for full vaccination status. Sign-ups should be completed 2-3 days prior to the first clinic date (see details below).
PARENT INFORMATION SESSION WITH MAINEHEALTH
Join Southern Maine Health Care's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Michael Albaum and a pediatrician who will present some facts about COVID vaccinations for children 5-11 years of age and provide an opportunity for parents to have their questions answered.
- Thursday, November 4th at 6pm
- Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94051877534
- Meeting ID: 940 5187 7534
If you have additional questions specific to the COVID vaccine, please follow-up directly with your physician. If you have questions specific to this clinic, please email vaccine@biddefordschools.me.
PEDIATRICIANS SHARE: What Parents Need to Know about the COVID-19 Vaccine for Children
Join Maine pediatricians as they share information about children and the COVID-19 vaccine and give advice on what to consider when making the decision to vaccinate children against COVID-19. There will be time for questions from the audience.
- Tuesday, November 9th from 6:00-7:15 PM via Zoom Webinar
- Register at mecap.org/events to receive the webinar login information
Speakers:
- Gretchen Pianka, MD, MPH, Pediatrician at Central Maine Pediatrics
- Jillian Gregory, DO, Pediatric Critical Care Physician at Maine Medical Center
- Sydney Sewall, MD, MPH, Pediatrician at Maine General Health
- Michael Ross, MD, Pediatrician at Northern Light Pediatric Primary Care
COVID VACCINE CLINIC DATES
Parents may sign their child up for any clinic that is convenient for them; however, your child must receive the second dose at the same location.
11/10/21 (First Dose) and 12/1/21 (Second Dose) from 2:00-8:00pm at Biddeford Middle School - Gym
11/12/21 (First Dose) and 12/3/21 (Second Dose) from 2:30-6:00pm at Saco Parks & Recreation
11/17/21 (First Dose) and 12/8/21 (Second Dose) from 2:00-8:00pm at Governor John Fairfield School - Gym
11/18/21 (First Dose) and 12/9/21 (Second Dose) from 2:00-6:00pm at Dayton Consolidated School - Modular Building
11/19/21 (First Dose) and 12/10/21 (Second Dose) from 2:30-6:30pm at John F. Kennedy School - Gym
HOW TO REGISTER FOR CLINIC
If you would like to have your child vaccinated at one of the clinics below, you must complete these three required steps below.
- Schedule an appointment time. ONE TIME SLOT PER PERSON. SECOND DOSE: Participants must return on the second date at the same time and location chosen for the first date.
- Complete the Registration Form online OR complete the paper copy sent home and return to the School Nurse.
- Complete the Consent Form online and email it back to vaccine@biddefordschools.me OR complete the paper copy sent home and return it to the School Nurse. Parents/Guardians must accompany their child or ensure their child has a completed consent form upon arrival.
QUARANTINE EXCEPTIONS BASED ON EXPOSURE
YOUR NURSING TEAM
Saco Pre-K - Moriah Goff, LPN
207-494-9630 or mgoff@sacoschools.org
Fairfield School & Saco Pre-K - Jess Morgan, RN
207-282-1322 or jmorgan@sacoschools.org
Young School - Kristina Renaud, RN
207-284-7053 or krenaud@sacoschools.org
C.K. Burns School - Deb Malia, RN
207-284-5081 or dmalia@sacoschools.org
Saco Middle School - Joan Holmes, RN
207-282-4181 or jholmes@sacoschools.org