Barry P. DePaoli, Superintendent [email protected]

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LAKE CHELAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Phone: 509.682.3515 Fax: 509.682.5842 www.chelanschools.org

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Educational Excellence for Everyone

Board of Directors: Jim Colbert (Chair) Jeff Fehr (Vice Chair)

Ken Brunner

Lvnda Foster Auqustin Beneqas-Garcia Friday. February 1st, 2019

Dear Parents & Guardians:

RE: IMPORTANT MEASLES OUTBREAK I have received information from Dr. Collins, Chelan-Douglas County Public Health Officer regarding the Measles outbreak in our state. Currently, there have been two measles outbreaks in our state; the first in Clark County (25 cases) and there has been a case diagnosed in King County. Such cases are examples of why the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine is a crucial requirement to protect our health. Although Chelan and Douglas Counties do not currently have a confirmed case of measles, public health officials are working closely with school districts and healthcare providers throughout Chelan and Douglas County to ensure students and staff are up-to-date on their vaccines. According to WAC 246-105-030, measles is one of many diseases for which a child is required to be vaccinated against or show proof of immunity, before attending any school (public or private) or child care center. In the event of a measles outbreak, WAC 246-105-080 authorizes schools (public or private), child care centers, or the local Health Officer to exclude any child or staff who does not have appropriate documentation of immunity against measles. The length of time children or staff are required to stay out of school is 21 days after the last reported case. Measles is extremely contagious, and can be dangerous, especially for young children. If exposed to the virus, anyone who is not immune is likely to get measles. Public health officials urge all individuals to re-visit their immunization records by logging into MylR or by contacting their healthcare provider. Washington currently has a sufficient supply of MMR vaccine for children and adults; however, as the outbreak continues, vaccine supply may be affected. Get vaccinated now! For more information on the current measles outbreak, please visit Washington State 2019 Measles Outbreak. Additional Resources: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Washington State Department of Health Chelan-Douglas Health District

Sincerely,

Barry P. DePaoli, Superintendent Lake Chelan School District

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Barry P. DePaoli, Superintendent [email protected]

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LAKE CHELAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Phone: 509.682.3515 Fax: 509.682.5842 www.chelanschools.org

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Educational Excellence for Everyone

Board of Directors: Jim Colbert (Chair) Jeff Fehr (Vice Chair)

Ken Brunner

Lvnda Foster Auqustin Beneqas-Garcia viernes.1 de febrero, 2019

Estimados Padres & Guardianes: RE: BROTE DE SARAMPION IMPORTANTE He recibido informacion del Dr. Collins, Oficial de Salud Publica del Condado de Chelan-Douglas sobre el brote de sarampion en nuestro estado. Actualmente, ha habido dos brotes de sarampion en nuestro estado; el primero en el condado de Clark y se ha diagnosticado un caso en el condado de King. Tales casos son ejemplos de por que la vacuna contra el sarampion, las paperas y la rubeola (MMR) es un requisito fundamental para proteger nuestra salud. Aunque actualmente los condados de Chelan y Douglas no tienen un caso confirmado de sarampion, los funcionarios de la salud publica estan trabajando estrechamente con los distritos escolares y los proveedores de atencion medica en todo el condado de Chelan y Douglas para garantizar que los estudiantes y el personal esten al dia con sus vacunas. De acuerdo con WAC 246-105-030, el sarampion es una de las muchas enfermedades por las cuales se requiere que un nino/a sea vacunado 0 muestre prueba de inmunidad, antes de asistir a cualquier escuela (publica 0 privada) 0 centro de cuidado infantil. En el caso de un brote de sarampion, WAC 246·105·080 autoriza a las escuelas (publicas 0 privadas), a los centros de cuidado infantil 0 al oficial de Salud local a excluir a cualquier nino/a 0 personal que no tengo la documentacion adecuada de inmunidad contra el sarampion. EI tiempo que los ninos/as 0 el personal deben permanecer fuera de la escuela es 21 dias despues del ultimo caso reportado. EI sarampion es extremadamente contagioso y puede ser peligroso, especial mente para los ninos/as pequenos. Si se expone al virus, cualquier persona que no sea inmune puede contraer el sarampion. Los funcionarios de salud publica recomiendan a todas las personas vuelvan a revisar sus registros de vacunacion ingresando al a la pagina...Mi1B..o contactando a su proveedor de atencion medica. Washington tienen actual mente un suministro suficiente de la vacuna MMR para ninos/as y adultos; sin embargo, a medida que el brote continue, el suministro de vacunas puede verso afectado. jVacunate ahora! Para obtener mas informacion sobre el brote actual de sarampion, visite Brote de Sarampion del Estado de Washington 2019. Recursos Adicionales: Centros de Control y Prevencion De Enfermedades Departamento de Salud del Estado de Washington Distrito de Salud de Chelan- Douglas Sinceramente,

Barry P. DePaoli, Superintendente Distrito Escolar de Lake Chelan

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