Health Department Holding Special Immunization Clinics to Meet School Deadlines

According to a release issued by Montgomery County, the deadline for required school immunizations is approaching – on or about April 30 for most schools. Parents will be required to provide an updated immunization record prior to the deadline or their child may not be permitted to attend school.

Parents should review their children’s vaccine status and if it is up to date, contact the school nurse with this information. If your child is not up to date, you should contact your healthcare provider to receive the vaccine.

To help parents and caregivers who do not have a family physician or health insurance meet the requirements, the Montgomery County Health Department is holding four evening immunization clinics for school age children. The first clinic will be held this Thursday, March 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. at . Additional clinics are planned in Abington, Royersford and Lansdale in April.

Immunizations are free of charge. Parents and caregivers should receive a screening questionnaire from the school nurse and can pre-register for the clinic they will be attending on the health department website. Only students with paperwork from the school nurse will be admitted to these clinics.