RELEASE: Los Alamos back-to-school vaccinations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2024
Los Alamos health office provides back-to-school vaccinations
No cost vaccinations for any child needing immunizations, with or without insurance.
LOS ALAMOS, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMHealth) Los Alamos Public Health Office at 1183 Diamond Drive will be providing no cost back-to-school vaccinations with no appointment necessary for all children aged 18 and younger regardless of whether they are a patient or have insurance at the following dates and times:
July 10, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-5:00 p.m.
July 17, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-5:00 p.m.
July 24, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-5:00 p.m.
August 7, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-5:00 p.m.
August 14, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Call (505) 662-4038 for more information or with any questions.
Parents need to bring their child’s shot record and Medicaid or private health insurance card if they have insurance, even though immunizations are provided at no cost to parents. No one will be turned away if they don’t have insurance.
To get a copy of your or your child’s vaccinations record, visit VaxViewNM.org to download a copy or contact the New Mexico State Immunization Information System Help Desk at 1-833-882-6454 for assistance. Immunization program hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, closed 12 to 1 p.m. for lunch. Callers may also leave a voicemail and receive a call back.
The vaccinations are available through the Got Shots? immunization campaign organized by the New Mexico Immunization Coalition, which includes the New Mexico Primary Care Association and the Department of Health. This year, more than 75 community health centers, public health offices, and private practices across New Mexico are participating in Got Shots?
For more information on child vaccines, including a schedule for school vaccine requirements, visit VaccineNM.org. You can also call the NMHealth Helpline, staffed by nurses to assist you every step of the way, ensuring your child stays on track for a healthy future. Call 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773).
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NMHealth
David Morgan, Public Information Officer | david.morgan@doh.nm.gov | (575) 649-0754
NMHealth works to promote health and wellness, improve health outcomes, and deliver services to all New Mexicans. As New Mexico’s largest state agency, NMHealth offers public health services in all 33 counties and collaborates with 23 Native American tribes, Pueblos and nations.
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