No-cost immunizations for children with SoonerCare or without health insurance will be available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Thurday, July 27. The Caring Van will be in front (east side) of the Shawnee Board of Education building at 326 N. Union.
Students with private insurance needing immunizations are encouraged to make an appointment with their healthcare provider.
Another no-cost immunization clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 3 in the Shawnee Middle School front (east side) parking lot. The clinic is available for all children with SoonerCare or without health insurance needing immunizations. Students who will be in 7th grade who need the required Tdap vaccine are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity.
More information about immunization requirements for children attending school is available on the Nursing Health Services page on the Shawnee Public Schools website. For questions, contact La Rita Haffey, district nurse health coordinator, at larhaffey@shawnee.k12.ok.us.