Get the 411 on New Vaccine Requirements
State changes vaccine requirements for school children
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A few community events offer inexpensive immunizations through local health departments.(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Changes to the state's immunization requirements mean there will be a few more tears as kids get their back-to-school shots.
The changes mostly affect kindergartners and 7th graders.
Here's a break down:
- Kindergartners will need two doses of both Hepatitis A and the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine known as MMR
- Kindergartners and 7th graders will now need two doses of the varicella vaccine instead of just one.
- All 7th graders will need a TDAP vaccine for tetanus, diptheria, and acellular pertussis. Some other students may need a booster depending on when they last received a tetanus shot.
- All 7th graders will need a meningococcal vaccine.
Here are a few community events where you can get inexpensive immunizations through local health departments.
Hispanic Wellness Fair
Will Rogers Complex
3401 West Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, 76107
Saturday, August 1
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
First Baptist Euless Campus West
209 North Industrial Blvd., Bedford, 76021
Monday, August 3
12 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday, August 4 - 7
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Mayfield Road Baptist Church
1701 East Mayfield Rd., Arlington, 76014
Monday, August 10
12 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday, August 11 - 14
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday, August 15
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Everest College, Fort Worth
5237 N. Riverside Dr., Fort Worth, 76137
Monday, August 17
12 - 6 p.m.
Tuesday - Friday, August 18 - 21
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Back to School Round Up
Will Rogers Complex
3401 West Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth, 76107
Saturday, August 22
8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
La Gran Plaza
4200 South Freeway, Fort Worth, 76115
Monday, August 24
12 - 7 p.m
Tuesday - Friday, August 25 - 28
10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 29
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Dallas County Health and Human Services
2377 N Stemmons Fwy
Saturday, August 15
8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Irving Mall
3880 Irving Mall (183 and Beltline)
Thursday, August 20
4 p.m. - 8 p.m.
AC Craig Resource Center
6820 Lake June Road
Wednesday, July 29th
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Posted Wednesday, Jul 22, 2009 - 12:53 PM CST
