Comal ISD is hosting two immunization clinics Aug. 19 at Bill Brown Elementary School and Canyon Middle School, according to a news release.
How to prepare
The clinic at Bill Brown Elementary School will be from 8-11 a.m., and the clinic at Canyon Middle School will be from 1-4 p.m. The clinic is for CISD students ages 3 to 18. Parents can make an appointment by registering online. Walk-ins will also be accepted, according to the release. However, either clinic will end early if supplies run out.
The following insurance providers will be accepted:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Humana
- United Health Care
Parents or guardians must bring a photocopy of their insurance card and driver's license to receive the immunization at no cost. The clinic will also take Medicaid/CHIP, with a photocopy of the Medicaid/CHIP card provided. Individuals can also pay out of pocket for $12 per vaccine. Cash or Zelle will be accepted, according to the release.
What you need to know
The following vaccines will be provided for students in each grade level:
- Pre-K and kindergarten (if vaccines are not up to date): DTP/IPV/MMR/Varicella, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hib, PCV
- Incoming seventh graders: MCV4 (meningitis) and Tdap (booster tetanus) required for seventh grade; HPV optional
- 12th grade: MCV4 (meningitis) required for colleges, Men B, optional 2-shot series for the fifth strain of meningitis
Parents or guardians who have questions can call Comal County's district coordinator of health services at 830-221-2091 or visit the health services website at www.comalisd.org/apps/pages/HS/home.
One more thing
Individuals unable to attend either clinic can still receive vaccinations at the Comal County Public Health Department from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday to Friday. The Comal County Public Health Department is located at 1345 Church Hill, Ste. 1100 in New Braunfels.
Individuals can call 830-221-1150 to make an appointment.
