Prepare for back to school: Immunization clinics July 8 through August 31

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Published: 03 July 2023 03 July 2023

SANTA FE – The annual Got Shots? immunization campaign is back this summer to help parents get their children ready for school. Participating clinics and medical practices will be providing no cost back-to-school immunizations July 8, to August 31, for all children aged 18 and younger regardless of whether they are a patient or have insurance.

"I can't say enough how successful vaccines have been over decades in greatly reducing once devastating diseases in the U.S.," said New Mexico Department of Health Secretary Patrick Allen. "The Got Shots? campaign provides opportunities statewide for parents to bring their children for the vaccinations that safeguard their health and their families too."

Got Shots? providers will include some holding clinics on weekends or evening hours to accommodate parents' busy schedules. Parents should call ahead to the clinic to check if an appointment is needed. Parents need to bring their child's shot record and Medicaid or private health insurance card if they have insurance, even though immunizations are provided at no cost to parents. No one will be turned away if they don't have insurance.

The Got Shots? immunization campaign is organized by the New Mexico Immunization Coalition, which includes the New Mexico Primary Care Association and the Department of Health (DOH). This year, 78 community health centers, public health offices, and private practices across New Mexico are participating in Got Shots?.

To find a clinic in local communities statewide, people are encouraged to go online to  immunization.doh.nm.gov   and click on the "Got Shots? Information" link. The DOH provides immunizations at no cost year-round at public health clinics in every county for uninsured children. To find your local public health office   visitwww.nmhealth.org  .

To know what vaccinations your child has already received, visit VaxViewNM.org or call 1-833-882-6454, hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F, closed 12 to 1 p.m. for lunch, customers may also leave a voicemail and receive a call back. Additional information about immunizations for both children and adults are also available on the DOH Immunization Program portion of our website. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention also provide Immunization Schedules for both parents and health care providers.

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