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GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM ST. CROIX OFFICE ST. THOMAS OFFICE CHARLES HARWOOD COMPLEX 1303 HOSPITAL GROUND, SUITE 10 3500 ESTATE RICHMOND CHARLOTTE AMALIE CHRISTINASTED, ST. CROIX, VI. 00820-4370 ST. THOMAS, VI 00802-6722 TEL: (340)-718-1311 TEL: (340) 776-1113 Revised 2022 | Parents or Guardians July 14, 2022 Dear Parent or Guardian: This letter is a reminder to all new and existing parents or guardians with children enrolled in the United States Virgin Islands public, private, and parochial school systems that each child must be immunized against communicable diseases except for those children who are exempt. All children registering for preschool, kindergarten, elementary, middle school, junior, and high school must have a valid certificate of immunization for such diseases as Diphtheria, Pertussis, Tetanus, Measles, Poliomyelitis, and all other diseases as are required by the standard listing issued annually by the Commissioner. In support of the school regulation, the Department of Health’s policy is to issue an exemption form, which is valid for one school year, that indicates approval or disapproval of the parent’s or guardian’s request. If your child has been granted an exemption, a copy of your child’s most recent exemption approval that was issued by the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health’s Commissioner must be attached for reference. Additionally, to monitor and evaluate immunization coverage among children in the territory, we have enclosed a copy of the Virgin Islands Immunization Registry System (VIIRS) Student Demographic Form that must be completed for each child. On an annual basis, this form is distributed to selected grade levels to capture and update demographic and immunization information that has been entered and recorded in the VIIRS. Please complete all information requested and attach a copy of your child’s most up-to-date immunization card (front and back). Be sure to return the completed form and immunization card to your child’s school nurse or the school’s registration personnel during the registration process. GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM ST. CROIX OFFICE ST. THOMAS OFFICE CHARLES HARWOOD COMPLEX 1303 HOSPITAL GROUND, SUITE 10 3500 ESTATE RICHMOND CHARLOTTE AMALIE CHRISTINASTED, ST. CROIX, VI. 00820-4370 ST. THOMAS, VI 00802-6722 TEL: (340)-718-1311 TEL: (340) 776-1113 Revised 2022 | Parents or Guardians Remember that immunizations are important for the health of our children, and our families. If you have any additional questions or concerns about the information requested, please contact Ms. Monife Stout, Immunization Program Director at (340) 776-1113 ext 2226. Thank you for your continued cooperation. Sincerely, _______________________________/ ______________ Justa Encarnacion, RN BSN, MBA/HCM Date Commissioner of Health Ms. Monife Stout, MA Territorial Director Immunization Program 7/28/2022 GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM ST. CROIX OFFICE ST. THOMAS OFFICE CHARLES HARWOOD COMPLEX 1303 HOSPITAL GROUND, SUITE 10 3500 ESTATE RICHMOND CHARLOTTE AMALIE CHRISTINASTED, ST. CROIX, VI. 00820-4370 ST. THOMAS, VI 00802-6722 TEL: (340)-718-1311 TEL: (340) 776-1113 Revised 2022 | Parents or Guardians