The Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) will offer free, walk-in vaccination clinics for children entering kindergarten through 12th grade throughout the summer, prioritizing back-to-school immunization readiness.
Parents or guardians must accompany children and present a photo ID along with the child’s vaccination records. Insurance cards are requested if available but are not required for the free service. Depending on the vaccine, multiple doses may be necessary for full immunity.
“Not only are certain vaccines required for children to attend school, but they are also very important for protecting the health of the child and the health of others,” said Virginia A. Caine, M.D., director and chief medical officer of the Marion County Public Health Department.
Ten clinics will operate at varied locations across July, August and September:
- July 2 & Aug. 6: Eskenazi Health Grande Campus (6002 E. 38th St), 3-7 p.m.
- July 12: Pike High School (5401 W. 71st St), 9 a.m.-noon
- July 12: MCPHD (3838 N. Rural St), 8:30 a.m.-noon (Back to School & Family Resource Day)
- July 19: George Washington High School (2215 W. Washington St), 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
- July 25: Matchbook Learning (1163 N. Belmont Ave), 12:30-4 p.m.
- July 31: Shortridge High School (3401 N. Meridian St), 2-5:30 p.m.
- Aug. 14 & Sept. 11: Eskenazi Health Center West (5515 W. 38th St), 3-7 p.m.
- Aug. 16: Eskenazi Health Grande Campus, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
“I urge each parent to take advantage of this opportunity to make sure their child is up to date on vaccinations and ready for school,” Caine said.
For information, visit marionhealth.org.
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