Kankakee, IL – Families in Kankakee and the surrounding area have a new opportunity to get their children ready for school, thanks to a free vaccination clinic taking place today at Kennedy Middle School.
According to Kankakee School District 111 and the Illinois Department of Public Health, the clinic is scheduled for Wednesday, July 30, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Kennedy Middle School, located at 1550 W. Calista St. The event offers free vaccines required for school attendance, including the MMR vaccine and other school-required immunizations. Families can also have their children’s vaccine histories verified to ensure they are up to date for the upcoming school year.
The clinic is open to all students, regardless of insurance status, and there is no cost to families. Organizers note that families will be asked for insurance information, but no one will receive a bill. Licensed and experienced healthcare professionals from CIMPAR will administer the vaccines. Parents are encouraged to sign up in advance online or by scanning a QR code provided in school communications, but walk-ins are also welcome.
School officials emphasize that vaccines are required for school registration in Illinois and that this clinic offers a convenient way to fulfill those requirements. The clinic is designed to help students who still need vaccinations for enrollment or to catch up on any missed doses before the school year begins.
District officials encourage all families to take advantage of this free service, especially as the new academic year approaches. For additional details or to register, families can visit the Kankakee School District 111 website or contact vaccines@cimpar.com.
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