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By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
The Washington County Health Department will have a back-to-school immunization event. They will have extended office hours on Saturday July 27, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for any student needing school-required vaccines.
Students entering Kindergarten need their fifth dose of DTAP, fourth dose of Polio vaccine and their second dose of MMR plus Varicella.
Students entering the sixth grade need to have a TDAP booster and a first dose of Meningococcal (MCV4). At age 16, a second dose of the MCV4 is given.
It is best to call for an appointment to ensure vaccine availability. Normal business hours are Monday -Friday 8 a.m. to 12 noon and 1–4 p.m.
The location of the health department is 806 Martinsburg Rd. Suite 100, Salem. Call 812-883-5603 and choose option 1 to talk to someone in the health department.
The health department takes private insurance and Medicaid. If you do not have these forms of insurance, the vaccines are $8 each.