WHO: Dr. Nancy S. Grasmick, State Superintendent of Schools
         John Folkemer, Deputy Secretary for Health Care Financing, DHMH
         Dr. Jon Andes, Superintendent, Worcester County Public Schools
         Mark Thomas, Director, Worcester County Libraries
         Dr. Penny Makuchal, School Nurse Consultant,
              Worcester County Public Schools

WHAT: As part of the varied activities for “Capital for a Day,” this event will showcase the partnership between MSDE and the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to highlight medical assistance for families, required immunizations, and new oral health initiatives in Maryland public schools.

All Maryland public school students in Kindergarten through 11th grade must show evidence of having received Hepatitis B and Varicella (chickenpox) vaccinations. Students have up to 20 calendar days to get a valid immunization record from their health care provider.

Parents can visit their child’s physician or local health department to obtain required vaccinations. Local health departments offer free or low cost vaccinations.

WHEN: Thursday, August 21, 2008
            12:00 – 12:30 p.m.

WHERE: Worcester County Library - Pocomoke Branch
             301 Market Street
             Pocomoke City, MD
             (410.957.0878)