The Guilford County Department of Public Health will offer required immunizations for all school-aged children at the Carl Chavis Memorial Branch YMCA Family Fair on September 9 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at 2757 Granville Street, High Point.
The event will provide families with convenient access to school-required vaccinations in a welcoming community setting.
“Making immunizations accessible helps families keep their children healthy for the school year,” said Courtney McFadden, Guilford County Public Health Director. “We encourage parents and guardians to take advantage of this community event and make sure their children’s vaccinations are up to date.”
Any student also may receive the required immunizations by appointment at Guilford County Department of Public Health clinic locations in Greensboro (1100 East Wendover Avenue) and High Point (501 East Green Drive) Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 336-641-3245 to schedule an appointment.
The North Carolina General Statutes (G.S. 130A-152(a)) require school-aged children to have up-to-date immunizations including Hepatitis B, MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis), polio, varicella (chickenpox) and meningococcal (MCV). Parents and guardians are requested to provide proof of vaccinations at their child’s school at the time of kindergarten enrollment. Guilford County Schools requires proof of immunization within 30 calendar days of the first enrollment date. Required vaccinations for seventh- and twelfth-grade entry, as well as any overdue immunizations, should be completed before the start of the school year. For a full list of required vaccinations, visit the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
Parents and guardians should bring their child's insurance or Medicaid card, along with immunization records. Parents and guardians should ensure that information for in-network providers—Medicaid, United Health Care, and Blue Cross Blue Shield—is readily available. The Guilford County Department of Public Health will collect fees for services covered by out-of-network insurance plans.
Parents and guardians also may schedule appointments for the required immunizations with their child’s in-network primary care physician or at participating pharmacy clinics.