Parents are urged to get their children immunized and ready for school early before school starts.
In addition to required immunizations for children just entering the school system and for daycare and kindergarten, Tdap booster vaccination is required by law for students entering the sixth grade.
Every year since 2007, when this law went into effect, hundreds of 6th graders have been turned away on the first day of school and are not allowed to attend classrooms until parents can provide documentation showing proof of a Tdap vaccination for the student.
The Tdap vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough).
OUR IMMUNIZATION CLINICS ARE FREE, but please bring your child’s shot records and insurance information.
Monday, August 20th, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Fairfield Resource Center, 786-4099
2311 N. 25th Street
- Immunizations for children age 3 and older
- School and sports physicals for children age 3 and older
- Free dental screenings for children and adults on the Richmond Smiles Dental Van
Friday, August 24th, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
The Richmond City Health District Clinic, 482-5500
400 E. Cary Street (front entrance to the clinic is at the corner of Main and 4th Streets)
All school immunizations as well as the Tdap booster shot for students entering 6th grade
Walk-in, no appointment needed for this special all-day school immunization clinic.
Friday, August 31st, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Mosby Resource Center, 786-0204
1536 Coalter Street
- Immunizations for children age 3 and older
- School and sports physicals for children age 3 and older
- Free dental screenings for children and adults on the Richmond Smiles Dental Van
