As part of an ongoing effort to help Indianapolis area families meet the new State of Indiana vaccination requirements for school-aged children, both the Indianapolis Immunization Coalition and the Marion County Health Department will host free Back-to-School immunization clinics during September.
Indianapolis Immunization Coalition clinics:
Date:
Saturday, September 11, 2010
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Two locations:
John Marshall Community High School
10101 East 38th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(click for map and directions)
Northwest High School
5525 West 34th Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(click for map and directions)
Marion County Health Department clinic:
Date:
Saturday, September 18, 2010
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location:
Perry Township Education Center Building Gymnasium,
6548 Orinoco Avenue,
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(click for map and directions)
Parents and guardians should bring current vaccination records for their children when attending any of these clinics.
A brief overview of the new Indiana immunization requirements for school-aged children is available in the article Marion County Health Department to hold free back to school immunization clinics.
Families with questions about the new immunization requirements or the free clinics can contact the Marion County Health Department Immunization Program at 317-221-2122.
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Source: MCHD press release
Comments
This is great, what a healthy resource to be provided for the community. One less burden on the parents. Good report.
Winona Cooking Examiner / Winona Home and Living Examiner
Great information and great it's a free program.
Grand Rapids Public Health Examiner
Great advice Amanda! Children should get all of their shots to stay well and healthy!
Buffalo Breast Cancer Examiner
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Buffalo Health Examiner
Great to see these clinics doing free immunizations and keeping the public updated about the changes being made for school requirements!
Back from 3 great weeks in England, with family.
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