County health departments hold special immunization walk-in clinics
JANS – Several county health departments (CHD) are holding special walk-in immunization clinics for school registration this summer.
The walk-in clinics are for incoming kindergarten and 7th grade students, both of whom have required vaccinations before starting school in the fall. Parents must provide the school with a Certificate of Immunization Compliance (Form 121) prior to school entry. College students can also receive vaccinations during the clinics.
Clinic hours are 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on designated days. For a complete list of CHDs holding walk-in clinics and the dates, visit https://msdh.ms.gov/ready4school.
There is a $10 administration fee per shot if a child does not have insurance; the cost is $20 for college students.
Additional nursing staff will be available during the clinics so that parents can complete the process quickly and efficiently. Parents should bring a copy of their child’s immunization record. Form 121 can be obtained from your child’s immunization provider, but the Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) now offers a convenient way to check your child’s immunizations record online (www.MyIRMobile.com).
You may check with your physician or CHD if you have questions about which immunizations your child needs. Childhood vaccinations are available at any CHD by appointment. If your child is not up to date on vaccinations, call (855) 767-0170 to schedule an appointment.
