Updates

http://www.sfcdcp.org/tdapclinics.html

the above link is information about a free TDAP clinic for any students entering 7-12th grade. This year the law has changed and all children from 7th grade and higher will have to show proof that they have received a TDap.
If you are not sure about your child's Tdap status, please give our office a call.

The clinic will be held on Saturday March 19th at Roosevelt High school at 460 Arguello ( between Geary and Clement) from 11:00-4:00 or until supplies last. Children must be accompanied by a parent.
On another Note.......

Below is information from the health department regarding the radiation concerns



The Santa Clara County Health Department has issued today the following information for health organizations to share with their employees re the Japan disaster and associated health risks. LPCH Communications plans to keep you informed with these types of communications as the situation continues to unfold.



There is No Current Risk of Radiation Reaching California

As the disaster in Japan continues to unfold, concerns have been raised about windblown radiation making it to California. State and federal experts and authorities agree - there is currently no danger to California residents from Japan's nuclear emergency, and no reason for residents to be concerned about possible radiation effects.



Please know that given the current situation:

* There is no risk of windblown nuclear radiation for California.
* Federal and State agencies are closely monitoring the situation.
* Our local Public Health Department will be informed if there are increased levels of radiation.
* Potassium iodide tablet are not needed and not recommended.



The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) is closely monitoring the situation and working with authorities and experts with the US Department of Energy, US Environmental Protection Agency, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and the California Emergency Management Agency. State and Federal agencies conduct weekly air tests at 10 sites around California. These and other tests (food and water are tested monthly) are used to determine if any unusual spikes or increases in radiation have occurred. CDPH is currently looking at the timing and frequency of their testing as the situation in Japan continues.



According to State and Federal authorities, there has not been a major release of radiation into the atmosphere due to the problems with the nuclear reactors in Japan. The current level of radiation being released, while above what is normally accepted, is a threat to only the people in the vicinity of the nuclear power plant in Japan.



Distance is our friend. Given the thousands of miles between us and Japan, we do not expect to find any harmful levels of radioactivity in our state. The Santa Clara County Public Health Department is in contact with the State, and the State will let them know if the situation changes. If that were to happen, the public would be notified immediately about any precautionary measures that should be taken.



Since there is no present danger to the residents of Santa Clara County, there is no need for anyone to take potassium iodide. It is important to know that taking potassium iodide may be harmful for some people, particularly those with a thyroid disease and those who are allergic to it. If you have a seafood or shellfish allergy - it can mean that you are allergic to potassium iodide. Also, many people may have an undiagnosed condition, taking potassium iodide may cause them health problems.



So please remember, there is currently no risk of windblown nuclear radiation for California, a number of Federal and State agencies are closely monitoring the situation and will let our local Public Health Department know if there are any increased levels of radiation, and potassium iodide tablet are not needed and not recommended.



Thank you for taking the time to learn about this situation. You can stay informed by going to the California Department of Public Health website at www.cdph.ca.gov or you can call the CDPH public information hotline at 1-916-341-3947 if you need additional information.