Town-Sponsored Back-to-School Immunization Clinic Monday, Tuesday

Release courtesy of the Stratford Health Department.

The Stratford Health Department is sponsoring a School Immunization Clinic for Stratford children on Monday, Aug. 26, and Tuesday, Aug. 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Birdseye Municipal Complex, 3rd floor, 468 Birdseye St., Stratford, CT 06615.

Vaccines such as Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chicken pox (varicella), meningitis and MMR (mumps, measles, and rubella) will be available so that school-aged children, 18 years of age and under, can be up-to-date with their shots for the start of school.

No appointments are necessary for the August walk-in clinic. Vaccines will be given on a first come, first served basis. Parents or guardians must accompany their child and must bring the child’s immunization record with them. 

There is a $20 charge for the first vaccination and $5 for each additional vaccination per child. Meningitis and Varicella vaccines will be available for those aged 19 and older at varying costs.

If a child needs a Tuberculosis (TB)  skin test, he or she can receive it at the same time vaccines are given. Plan accordingly for the TB test because your child must return two days later to have the skin test read by a public health nurse. The TB skin test is an additional $20.

Call the Public Health Nurse, Bernice Bova RN, for more information about whether your child is considered high risk for TB and qualifies for the test or if you have any vaccine questions at 203.385.4058.