On the Radio: La importancia de tener vacunas antes de entrar a la escuela 

On the Radio: “La importancia de tener vacunas antes de entrar a la escuela”

by Kiran Sabharwal

RHHD’s own Maria Maldonado and Adranae Mena are radio celebrities! Maria, who serves as a Henrico Community Health Worker and a host of Radio Poder 1380, was joined by Sr. Richmond CHW Adranae live on air a few weeks ago. This amazing equipo sat down with Radio Poder 1380, a Spanish-language station broadcasting to families across the Richmond area, to share information about another important component to school-readiness, required school immunizations.

Kids catching up on their required childhood vaccines and all students entering 7th and 12th grade are required to receive immunizations to keep them and their classmates safe!

Wondering how to get your kiddos ready for school this fall? Maria and Adranae shared some helpful tips: 

  • No esperemos a ùltimo dìa. Don’t wait until the end of the summer! Make an appointment with your primary care physician or call RHHD to make an appointment now.
  • Puede llamar 804-205-3501. To schedule an appointment at an RHHD clinic, call 804-205-3501 or find more information about upcoming immunization events at rhhd.gov/childhoodvax. You can also find appointments closer to you with our pharmacy partners at Hope and Bremo—just visit rhhd.gov/hope-appointment or rhhd.gov/bremo-appointment to schedule convenient options.
  • Son gratis. RHHD is offering immunizations required for entry into Richmond and Henrico County Schools without charge to all RPS and HCPS students across the region.

With summer nearly halfway over, it’s time to schedule an appointment now for your student to receive all required immunizations. Get your student ready for another healthy school year by making an appointment today!

Maria and Adranae broadcasting live from the studio!