RELEASE: Santa Fe back-to-school vaccinations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

July 1, 2024

Santa Fe public health office provides back-to-school vaccinations

No cost vaccinations for any child needing immunizations, with or without insurance.

SANTA FE, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMHealth) Santa Fe Public Health Office at 605 Letrado Street in Santa Fe, NM will be providing no cost back-to-school vaccinations – no appointment necessary - for all children aged 18 and younger regardless of whether they are a patient or have insurance between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on the following days:

Thursday, July 11

Thursday, July 18

Thursday, July 25

Thursday, August 1

Thursday, August 8

Thursday, August 15

Call (505) 476-2600 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.

New Mexico Department of Health | 1190 S St Francis Dr | Santa Fe, NM 87505 US

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