Walnut Creek To Host Free Tdap Vaccination Clinics This Summer

WALNUT CREEK, CA — Contra Costa Health Services will offer COVID-19 vaccines and the Tdap vaccine for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis this summer in Walnut Creek at school vaccination clinics.

The free Tdap vaccine will now be offered by request at a series of on-campus COVID-19 vaccination clinics planned across the county in weeks to come. The COVID-19 vaccine is available to anyone 12 or older.

“With school-age students and their families now visiting our COVID-19 vaccination clinics at campuses around the county, now is the time to get ready for fall and make sure all of your required school immunizations are up to date,” said Dr. Chris Farnitano, Contra Costa County’s health officer, in a news release.

The Tdap vaccine is required for students entering seventh grade in California, according to the county. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended that adults receive a Tdap booster every 10 years.

Tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis killed tens of thousands of people nationwide each year — primarily children — before widespread vaccination campaigns began, according to the county.

The county and CDC agree that it is safe to receive the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other vaccines.

All patients younger than 18 must have consent from a parent or guardian. Learn more about the consent form here.

The following clinics will be staffed by Contra Costa Health Services staff from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday.

• June 1 to June 5: Acalanes High (Lafayette), Dallas Ranch Middle (Antioch), Kennedy High (Richmond).
• June 8 to June 12: Antioch Middle, De Anza High (Richmond), California High (San Ramon), Las Lomas High (Walnut Creek).
• June 15 to June 19: Dougherty Valley High (San Ramon), Helms Middle (San Pablo), Pinole Valley High (Pinole), Pittsburg High.
• June 22 to June 26: Acalanes High (Lafayette), Dallas Ranch Middle (Antioch), Kennedy High (Richmond), San Ramon Valley High (Danville).
• June 29 to July 3: California High (San Ramon), De Anza High (Richmond), Las Lomas High (Walnut Creek).
• July 6 to July 10: Helms Middle (San Pablo), Dougherty Valley High (San Ramon)
• July 13 to July 17: San Ramon Valley High (Danville).

Appointments are not necessary, but a time slot may be reserved here.