Immunizations* help protect students of all ages against certain diseases which is why certain vaccinations are required before students can enter school. The Effingham County Health Department will hold two Back to School clinics from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 21 and Tuesday, August 2, 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). Appointments are encouraged but not required. The clinics will be held at the health department located at 802 Hwy. 119 South in Springfield.
Please note: Prior to the Back to School clinics, these services are offered Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
*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, click HERE
For more information on the event, please call the health department at 912-754-6484.
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