LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The next school year is on the horizon so parents may want to get started on getting their kids vaccinated.
Several hospitals and some school districts are offering free back-to-school immunization clinics for the 2024-25 school year.
UAMS awarded more than $31 million in grant funding by National Institutes of Health for translational research Baptist Health has scheduled several free immunization clinics across central Arkansas. Hospital officials said before shots are given parents must provide each child’s shot records and proof of Medicaid coverage or other health insurance, if applicable.
- North Little Rock
- New Hope Baptist Church (1821 Edmond St.)
Saturday, Aug. 3, 9 a.m. to Noon
- Heaven’s Loft (518 W. 26th St.)
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Sherwood
- Sylvan Hills United Methodist Church (9921 AR 107)
Thursday, Aug. 8, 4-7 p.m.
- Little Rock
- Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas (6221 Colonel Glenn Road)
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
- Little Rock Southwest Community Center (6401 Baseline Road)
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 3 to 7 p.m.
- West Central Community Center (8616 Colonel Glenn Road)
Thursday, Aug. 15, 3 to 7 p.m.
- Greater 2nd Baptist Church (5615 Geyer Springs Road)
Saturday, Aug. 17, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Baptist Health Community Outreach (10117 Kanis Road)
Monday, Aug. 19, 2 to 7 p.m.
- Jacksonville
- Jacksonville Middle School (2300 Linda Lane)
Saturday, Aug. 10, Noon to 4 p.m.
Officials with Baptist Health said the first 50 children who receive immunizations at each location will get free backpacks filled with school supplies.
Arkansas ranks 45 out of 50 in the KIDS COUNT national children’s well-being study Jefferson Comprehensive Care System will be offering free immunizations on Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the College Station Health Center at 4206 Frazier Pike in College Station.
Officials say that no appointment is necessary but shot records are required for the children getting shots.
The Little Rock School District is offering a free shot clinic to district students going from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. starting Tuesday and ending Thursday.
The district provided an online form to sign up for the clinic. More information can be found on LRSD.org .
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