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Kids don’t go back to school until mid-August, but in addition to checking the school supply list, it’s a good idea to check the immunization list.
The Dallas County is hosting mobile clinic events that combine mandatory back-to-school vaccinations with Covid-19 vaccinations for all ages.
It is necessary to bring the vaccination record, and people under 17 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
This Thursday and Friday, two events organized by the Department of Health and Human Services (DCHHS) will focus on the immunization of school-age children.
Thursday’s event will be in Irving, and Friday’s will be in the Bonton area.
This Wednesday, in addition, there is an exclusive vaccination event for Covid-19, also in Irving.
‼️Vaccines Available‼️
This week we offer FREE the mandatory vaccines for back to school and the vaccines of the #COVID19 💉. Bring your children, get them vaccinated and avoid the long lines before the first day of school.— Dallas County HHS (@DCHHS) July 11, 2022
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“Normally we go to places, zip codes where vaccination rates are low,” said Christian Grisales, a DCHHS spokesman.
Students entering school for the first time must provide evidence of vaccination against a dozen diseases, such as tetanus, chickenpox, or hepatitis A and B.
Also read: What are the mandatory immunizations required by Texas schools?
Grisales said the county plans to host more events in the coming weeks.
At the same time, the mobile clinic is looking for people to take advantage of a $25 Walmart gift card for those who receive any dose of their Covid-19 vaccine,
Vaccines against Covid-19 are now available for ages from 6 months onwards.
Similarly, people over 50 years of age are eligible to receive a fourth dose, that is, a second booster, if they have already completed their initial schedule.
The Covid-19 vaccine is not considered mandatory for returning to school.
Wednesday, July 13
Where: Northwest Community Center, 5750 Pineland Dr.
Available vaccines: Covid-19
Thursday July 14
Where: Northwest Community Center, 5750 Pineland Dr.
Available vaccines: Covid-19 and school immunization
Friday July 15
Where: T. R. Hoover Community Development Center, 5106 Bexar St.
Available vaccines: Covid-19 and school immunization.
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