A part of heading back to school for a new year includes having updated shot records on file with the school district.
As Houston-area schools are set to return in mid-August, organizations are offering free and discounted opportunities to get immunizations up to date.
Here is where to find free and reduced-cost immunization events across Houston:
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Children’s Museum of Houston
Texas Children’s Mobile Clinic Program, in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Houston/Galveston, will administer free vaccinations to children six weeks to 18 years of age who qualify for the Texas Vaccines for Children Program in August at the Children’s Museum of Houston at 1500 Binz Street, Houston.
The vaccine event is set for 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 1, Aug. 8 and Aug. 15. If the child has received a vaccination, parents are required to bring documentation of children’s vaccination records.
Pre-registration is required. Call Texas Children’s Mobile Clinic Program at 832-824-6355 to register. For questions and eligibility, call 832-824-6788.
Lone Star Family Health Center
In Montgomery County, Lone Star Family Health Center’s 7th Annual Don’t Miss the Bus event takes place through Aug. 9.
“Don’t Miss the Bus” is a two-week event across all family health center locations focused on back-to-school health services. Well child visits and vaccines are free for children without insurance. For those with insurance, there is typically no out-of-pocket expense for preventive services. Well child visits with a licensed medical professional are required to receive immunizations at the event.
To make an appointment for Don’t Miss the Bus, call 936-539-4004. If uninsured, request to speak to an eligibility specialist prior to making your appointment. All patients must bring a list of required immunizations from their school and a current shot record. Space and vaccine stock are limited.
Houston Health Department
The Houston Health Department offers immunizations for children at its four health centers including — La Nueva Casa de Amigos, 1809 North Main; Northside Health Center, 8504 Schuller; Sharpstown Health Services, 6201 Bonhomme and Sunnyside Health Center, 4410 Reed.
Call 832-393-5427 or email TVFChouston@houstontx.gov to schedule an appointment. The free immunizations are available to children eligible for the Texas Vaccines for Children program.
Spring Branch Family Development Center
The Spring Branch Family Development Center hosts a back-to-school vaccination event at 8 a.m. Aug. 10. It’s at 8575 Pitner Road, Houston. The event is for students with Medicaid or Chip, uninsured or insurance does not cover vaccine cost.
Participants are asked to bring the child’s shot record or letter from school nurse and bring as few people as possible to the appointment.
The organization serves more than 12,000 Houstonians each year through a multi-agency collaboration that provides educational, recreational, health and social services in English and Spanish.
Galveston County Health District
The Galveston County Health District’s immunization services division protects the health and well-being of the community by providing children and adults protection against vaccine-preventable diseases.
A child must be eligible for the state-supplied Texas Vaccines for Children program, age 18 or younger and meet certain criteria.
There is an administration fee of $13 for one vaccine and $25 for two or more vaccines per visit. Administration fees may be waived due to inability to pay. For more information call 409-938-2201.
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Fort Bend County
Access Health and the Fort Bend County Health System hosts back-to-school health fairs from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 3 and Aug. 10 at 307 Texas Parkway, Missouri City. No appointment is needed. During the fair there will also be a backpack and school supply distribution, health screenings and limited sports physicals.
A three-day, after-hours vaccination event at Ridgemont Family Clinic is set from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 7-9 at 5353 Ridgecreek Circle, Houston. Walk-ins welcome, call 281-634-7234 for an appointment. Bring a copy of child’s vaccine record. Parent or adult guardian must accompany children younger than 18.
Katy area
The Texas Vaccine Institute will be offering August dates and times for any student enrolled in Katy ISD, insured or uninsured, to receive the necessary required immunizations for school entry.
August clinics are set for 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 9, Aug. 10, Aug. 11, Aug. 15 and Aug. 16.
The vaccines are given at the Professional Development Annex at 6361 S. Stadium Lane, Katy. Enter using Pavilion Annex doors. No appointments necessary. Vaccine prices range from $15 for one to $35 for three.
For additional information contact the Health Services Department at 281-396-2629.
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