Marshall-Harrison County Health District (MHCHD) is set to host its annual “Back to School Vaccine” event Tuesday, July 28. The event will be held from 7:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. at 805 Lindsey Drive.
MHCHD will offer free vaccines for children ages four years to eighteen years old who qualify under the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) Program. All vaccines will be given on a walk-in basis with no appointment needed. A parent or guardian must be present and bring the child’s vaccine record.
According to Jennifer Hancock, Executive Director, anyone wishing to have their children vaccinated prior to the Back-to-School Vaccine event may do so during MHCHD’s normal operating hours. “We host this event annually to help parents or guardians beat the back-to-school rush for vaccines in August,” explains Hancock.
Although the Marshall-Harrison County Health District is only able to provide vaccines at no charge for children who qualify through the TVFC program, anyone may bring their child’s vaccine record and have MHCHD staff review it at no charge. “We offer this service to help parents know if their child is missing any vaccines that are needed prior to the start of school,” states Hancock. It’s not just incoming Kindergarten students who may be due for vaccines. Students beginning seventh grade should receive a booster dose of Tdap as well as a dose of the Meningococcal vaccine.
For more information about recommended vaccines for both adults and children, please contact your provider’s office or call the Marshall-Harrison County Health District at (903) 938-8338.
