Get Ahead of the Game: Schedule Your Child’s Back-to-School Vaccination Now

The Central Shenandoah Health District is urging parents to make sure their children are up-to-date on their vaccinations before the start of the school year. Rachel Dumene, a communications specialist for the district, emphasized the importance of scheduling vaccination appointments earlier in the summer.

If children are not vaccinated on time, they may not be able to start school as scheduled. To schedule an appointment for your child, you can contact your local health department. Dumene mentioned that there are appointments specifically reserved for school-aged children at local health departments and emphasized the need for back-to-school immunizations prior to the start of the school year. She also cautioned that appointments can fill up quickly, so it is important to prioritize scheduling one before they run out.

Vaccinations are scheduled by appointment only, with after-hour appointments available until 5:30 p.m. to accommodate parents who work during regular business hours. It is important for parents to make an appointment as soon as possible to ensure that their children are vaccinated on time. As copyright 2024 WHSV, all rights are reserved for this content.