In support of our children, in the territory, preparing to go Back-to-School and in recognition of National Immunization Month, the Department of Health (DOH) will be hosting the 2nd Annual Free Immunization Back-to-School event. We will be providing FREE Immunizations-for the uninsured and Medicaid- to all children, K-12. The usual $15 administrative fee will be waived during this event-no out of pocket expense will be incurred.
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 15, 2017
DOH to Host 2nd Annual Free Immunization Back-to-School Event
In support of our children, in the territory, preparing to go Back-to-School and in recognition of National Immunization Month, the Department of Health (DOH) will be hosting the 2nd Annual Free Immunization Back-to-School event. We will be providing FREE Immunizations-for the uninsured and Medicaid- to all children, K-12. The usual $15 administrative fee will be waived during this event-no out of pocket expense will be incurred.
St. Croix – Friday, August 18th, 2017, 10am-2pm, at Sunshine Mall
St. Thomas/St. John – Saturday, August 19h, 10am-2pm, TuTu Park Mall
In addition to the FREE Immunizations the DOH will provide clearance slips and check immunization records, to clear school registrations-FREE of charge. Appointments will be scheduled as needed.
FREE Back-to-School Giveaways will be available for all the children that receive services, to include lunch bags, crayons, coloring books, tote bags, umbrellas and more-first come, first served.
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