CEDAR CITY, UT – The Southwest Utah Public
Health Department (SWUPHD) is providing all required vaccinations for students
entering kindergarten and the 7th grade, along with those needed by children of
any age to get caught up on their immunizations. First-time enrollment into the
school district for any grade requires up-to-date immunization records.
While parents can bring their children into the health
department at any time without an appointment (see hours below), there will be
a special school shots-only clinic on Tuesday, August 18th, from 8am-11am.
"We hope parents will take this opportunity to get
their kids vaccinated before school starts," says Kari Abeyta, SWUPHD
nurse. "Every year we see a last minute rush to get kids immunized, and
sometimes kids miss school until they can show proof of being on schedule with
their shots."
There is no charge for vaccines
with proof of the following insurances: Altius, Arches, CHIP, DMBA, Medicaid,
PEHP, SelectHealth, Tall Tree, or United Healthcare.
Uninsured children can receive
vaccines at the discounted rate of $20.50 per shot.
Parents will need to bring their
photo ID, along with their child's immunization record.
School Shots-Only Clinic
Tuesday, August 18th (8am-11am)
Southwest Utah Public Health
Department (Cedar City Office)
260 E. DL Sargent Dr.
Or come in during regular
business hours, no appointment needed:
M, W, Th: 7:30am-5:30pm (please
arrive early enough to complete services before closing time)
T: 1pm-5:30pm
F: 8am - 5pm
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