Long Beach Health Department to Host Back-to-School Vaccination and Resource Fair
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Long Beach, CA ~ Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services is gearing up to host their annual back-to-school vaccination and resource fair, titled "Superheroes Shield Up for School." The event will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 12 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Main Health Facility located at 2525 Grand Ave.

The free event will have a superhero theme and aims to increase access to lifesaving vaccinations that are required for school attendance. In addition, the fair will also connect families with various community health and wellness resources.

Mayor Rex Richardson expressed the importance of vaccines in ensuring a healthy and resilient community, stating, "Vaccines are vital to ensuring a healthy and resilient Long Beach. With this free event, we are helping students prepare to return to school while also connecting residents with valuable health resources."

The fair will offer all required vaccines for students entering transitional kindergarten, kindergarten, and seventh grade. Vaccines will also be available for adults aged 19 and older who are uninsured or underinsured, as well as children and teens aged 18 and under who are uninsured or have Medi-Cal or identify as Alaskan Native or Native American.

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While appointments are not required for vaccinations, they can be made in both English and Spanish through MyTurn. Health Officer Anissa Davis emphasized the importance of vaccinations in protecting oneself and others, stating, "Just like superheroes protect their communities, getting vaccinated is one of the most powerful ways for children to protect themselves and those around them. Together we are building a stronger, healthier future - one heroic shot at a time."

In addition to vaccinations, the fair will also feature free food, back-to-school giveaways, games, superhero-themed activities such as bubbles and a photo booth. Attendees who receive a vaccine will also have the chance to win prizes through an opportunity drawing.

Families are encouraged to attend the event dressed in their favorite superhero attire. Local community-based organizations and service providers will also have informational booths set up, offering services such as developmental screenings, swim safety education, early childhood enrollment, and mental health resources for young children. The Health Department's Sensory Area For Everyone (S.A.F.E.) vehicle will also be on-site, providing a calm and inclusive space for individuals with sensory needs.

For more information about the "Superheroes Shield Up for School" event or to access immunization resources, individuals can visit longbeach.gov/immunizations. The website will also have future community clinic dates posted for those who are unable to attend the fair.

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