Hundreds Expected to Get Last-Minute Immunizations in the Dallas ISD

More than 500 kids were expected to get their immunizations at the Dallas County Health and Human Services building Friday.

Marisol Sanchez was one of them, she stood in line and then got her shots.

"For a new school I am pretty excited because I am going to meet new friends," Sanchez said.

Her dad was glad they had it all squared away.

"Everything is done, so we got our copy, and the school copy," said Guadalupe Sanchez.

The lines were long outside of the Dallas County Health and Human Services Building.

Director Zach Thompson says DCHHS has been working extra hours to get everyone immunized.

"It is great that they are here today," said Thompson.

Children without current immunization records will not be allowed to attend school Monday. According to state law, there are medical exemptions and waivers.

"We know that on Monday there will probably be students turned away because their immunization records are not up to date, but they had ample opportunity throughout the summer to come in," Thompson added.

Some health care providers will also be open over the weekend to provide shots for kids.

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