The program will not disrupt school activities, since students will be out of class to get immunized for only about 20 minutes. Educational Programs Educational programs for students, on the healthy liver and hepatitis B, may be given by school nurses or health educators as part of the health education curriculum. Evening sessions are suggested for parents, and can be facilitated by local physicians, or school or public health nurses. To create public awareness, you may contact community newspapers, local cable TV stations, school newsletter, and distribute pamphlets. Implementation and Follow-up Work with your community, the board of health, and school personnel.
Flexibility is important.
Keep records of all immunized students. Send out copies of immunization records to primary care providers. Record your success and help other communities to develop and implement the program. The Rotary Club in your community will choose an appropriate way to help the program, based on its resources and community needs.