Have the Director keep this record in your child's permanent folder. If your child has had the measles or mumps, give your Center Director a note from your physician indicating the date of this illness. Be sure your child receives all immunizations on schedule. Several diseases that used to be terrible problems for adults and children can now be prevented by immunization. Some people think these diseases no longer exist or are no longer problems.
Cases still occur.
If people stopped getting these protective shots for themselves and their children, these diseases would once again become common problems. Because young children in child care groups are likely targets for disease, ALL children in day care centers need to have ALL recommended immunizations to protect themselves, their families, the other children, and the center staff. Also inform your Day Care Director when your child has received an immunization so his record can be updated. Your child cannot attend school, according to NYS law 2164, unless his or her immunization history is up to date, or in progress. Make provisions for alternate day care when your child is sick.