Health department open Saturday for back-to-school immunizations

The city health department is open this Saturday to help working parents get their children immunized before school starts.

A special back-to-school immunization clinic on Saturday, Aug. 10 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 2400 Troost Ave., Suite 1100 is offered especially for those parents who are unable to get their children immunized during the clinic’s regular weekday hours, according to city information.

Missouri school districts require that all students have been immunized or have appropriate documentation of why they are not vaccinated.

Immunizations are free for children who have no insurance, who have limited insurance that does not cover immunization or who are eligible for Medicaid’s Vaccine For Children program.

The Health Department will also offer free tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) booster shots for all residents ages 11 and older at Saturday’s clinic. The department recommends that residents get a tetanus booster shot every 10 years. They should also get a one-time pertussis booster shot to ensure they are protected as they age.

Details

  • More information on immunization clinic times can be found at www.kcmo.org/health or by calling the clinic at 816-513-6108.
  • More information on immunization clinic times can be found at www.kcmo.org/health or by calling the clinic at 816-513-6108.

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