Immunizations* help protect students of all ages against certain diseases which is why certain vaccinations are required before students can enter school. The McIntosh County Health Department will hold a Back 2 School clinic from 1 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 26, to make it convenient for parents to get children immunized and beat the back to school rush. Hearing, vision, dental, and nutrition screenings (required for any student entering a Georgia school for the first time).
No appointment is necessary. Those with private insurance are encouraged to call ahead of time (912-832-5473). If your child has received vaccines outside of the state of Georgia, please bring those records with you.
*Effective July 1, 2014, children born on or after January 1, 2002 who are attending seventh grade must have received one dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) and meningococcal (meningitis) immunizations prior to entering school. For more information on required vaccines, go to gachd.org and click on the Immunizations and Vaccinations link under Quick Links.
For more information on the event, please call the health department at 912-832-5473.
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