H1N1 Influenza vaccine (also known as “Swine Flu”) is still available to students of the Ephrata School District free of charge as vaccine supply allows.   Parents who are interested in having their child receive the H1N1 vaccine should fill out the consent form and return it to school as soon as possible.  Forms and information packets are located in the office at the each of the Ephrata schools and on the Ephrata School District Health Services web site where information about the vaccine and the registration/consent forms can be down loaded.  Forms must be completed and turned in to your child’s school As Soon As Possible to be considered for immunization. This form is valid for 90 days, and will only be used for the first dose of vaccine. Kids under 10 need 2 doses to be considered immune.  The dates of vaccine administration at the various schools will vary depending on when vaccines are available. 

• Vacunas de la gripe H1N1 (también se llama gripe porcina) será disponible a los estudiantes de Ephrata School District gratis como vaccíneo las fuentes permiten.
• Las formas están disponibles en la oficina de Ephrata High School para padres que son interesados en más información o querrían que su niño reciba la vacuna gratis.
• Las formas deben ser completadas y deben ser vueltas al distrito de la escuela tan pronto como possible para ser considerado para la inmunización.
• Los niños de la edad de primaria y estudiantes altos de riesgo tomarán prioridad a recibir la vacuna.
• La fecha en que la vacuna será disponible en el Ephrata High School será determinada luego. 

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Policy 4210 states "Students who violate the firearms provisions are subject to a minimum one calendar year expulsion, unless modified by the superintendent, notification of law enforcement and parents, and is subject to appeal."  Click here to read Policy 4210.