Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: July 10, 2006
Contact: Susan Shepardson: 401-222-4603 or 508-390-9360

"Immunize for Life" Vaccination Clinics

Vaccinate Before You Graduate
The Rhode Island Department of Health Immunization Program will be hosting a second clinic for Rhode Island high school graduates class of 2006:

• Wednesday, July 12th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rhode Island Department of Health, Health Policy Forum.

Seniors of the class of 2006 that have not received all required vaccinations before going to college or before joining the workforce are invited to attend either clinic.

High school seniors can receive the following vaccines free of charge: Hepatitis B, Measles-Mumps- Rubella (MMR), Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis, Meningococcal (Meningitis), Polio, and Varicella (Chicken Pox). Once children reach age 19 and are out of high school, the same shots could cost them as much as $900.00.

A parent or guardian must accompany students under age 18, unless a parental consent was signed at a previous Vaccinate Before You Graduate event at the student's school. Please bring your immunization records and photo identification.

No appointments are necessary. All vaccines are free. If you have questions regarding Vaccinate Before You Graduate, contact Susan Shepardson at 401-222-4603 or 508-380-9360.