August 2, 2024
Media Contact: Karen Stalzer, Karen.Stalzer@vdh.virginia.gov or Tara Rose, Tara.Rose@vdh.virginia.gov
Crater Health District and Prince George County Schools to Host Back-to-School Vaccination Events
PRINCE GEORGE, Va. — The Virginia Department of Health’s Crater Health District (CHD) and Prince George County Public Schools are partnering to host Back-to-School Immunization Clinics. The clinics will be held Tuesday, August 13 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Prince George High School, located at 7801 Laurel Spring Road in Prince George, and Thursday, August 15 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at J.E.J. Moore Middle School, located at 11455 Prince George Drive in Prince George.
“We invite everyone from Prince George County Public Schools to make sure students have the required immunizations so they can start school on time and have a healthy year,” said Crater District Health Director Alton Hart, Jr., MD, MPH. “Our Crater Health District staff looks forward to providing important health services needed for school entry.“
Back-to-school season is just around the corner, CHD encourages the community to come out and get the required school immunizations. CHD will provide select 7th and 12th immunizations (Tdap, HPV, and Meningococcal ACWY) required for school entry. Please bring a valid form of identification, insurance card, and vaccine record.
“I am thrilled about our collaboration with Prince George Public Schools to ensure our children start the school year on time, said Karen Stalzer, public health nurse manager. “This partnership highlights our collective dedication to the health and well-being of our students, fostering a brighter and healthier future for our community.”
For additional event information contact Kira Mauger at kmauger@pgs.k12.va.us
To learn more about the Crater Health District, please visit www.vdh.virginia.gov/crater and Prince George County Public Schools visit Prince George County Public Schools (pgs.k12.va.us)
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