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EVSC starts in five weeks, make sure to get back to school vaccines

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VANDERBURGH CO., IN (WFIE) -

The 2012 school year for EVSC students starts in five weeks.

Indiana school children are required to receive vaccines, unless they have a written medical exemption from a licensed physician or written religious exemption.

Back-to-school shots are offered at the Vanderburgh County Health Department, located at 420 Mulberry Street.

The clinic is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and is by appointment only. Call (812) 435-5997 to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins are welcome on Tuesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

Officials say children should wear short sleeve shirts, eat before coming to the clinic and be prepared to stay at least one hour.

Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and bring all vaccine records and health insurance and Medicaid cards.  If your child has private insurance, please call your doctor first for shots.  If your doctor does not give shots, please call us at (812) 435-5997 to verify that your insurance will be accepted at the Vanderburgh County Health Department. 

Private insurance is billed for vaccine and administration fees, and Medicaid is billed for administration fees. 

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