Health Dept. reminds residents of school vaccinations

Every child in a Georgia school system (kindergarten-12th grade), attending a child care facility, or a student of any age entering a Georgia school for the first time is required by law to have a Georgia Immunization Certificate, Form 3231.

Governor Susana Martinez announced this year’s program at a public health office in Albuquerque, Monday.

“We could assume, anecdotally, that a lot of this is because parents want to be present for their child’s immunization, because they are younger”, she said.

The immunization clinic is open to the public and immunizations will be administered at no cost.

The Springfield-Greene County Health Department is also offering immunization clinics at no charge to children, age 18 and younger, who are uninsured or under-insured; have Medicaid; or identify as American Indian or Alaska Native.

While immunizations are available at the Washoe County District Health District at 1001 East Ninth Street, Building B, in Reno, other options such as private providers, pharmacies and special clinics should be considered. “If there is a barrier for your child to get vaccinated the health department does offer immunizations as well”. “The Got Shots? Protect Tots!” program helps New Mexicans protect their kids from unsafe, debilitating and easily preventable diseases.

Each year, the Department of Health works with partners for the annual “Got Shots?” ρ¶Booster dose for individuals is required entering the 12th grade or 17 years of age beginning August. 1, 2020. That way, your child can get any needed vaccines before the back-to-school rush.

Vaccinations play a big role in keeping children healthy, and healthy children perform better in school.

Additionally, Martinez signed legislation earlier this year that shores up funding for a statewide program that provides vaccines for children against life-threatening diseases. Protect Tots! Immunization Clinics at 215 S. Silver Avenue.