DECATUR, IL – The Macon County Health Department (MCHD) is hosting back-to-school events starting July 21 through October 13. All Macon County students are welcome to attend and will have access to age- and grade-appropriate immunizations, physicals, lead testing, and dental screenings on select dates. These events are walk-in only, on a first-come, first-served basis. Below is a list of upcoming events and the services provided at each event.
July 21, September 15, October 1, and October 13
Services available: physicals, immunizations, and lead testing
Time: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (physicals)
Time: 8:30–11:30 a.m. and 1:00–3:30 p.m. (immunizations and lead testing)
August 1
Services available: physicals, car seat checks, lead testing, immunizations, dental screening, backpacks, resource fair, and balloon animals
Services available: physicals, immunizations, lead testing, dental screenings, and blood drive
Time: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (physicals)
Time: 8:30–11:30 a.m. and 1:00–3:30 p.m. (immunizations, lead testing, and dental screenings)
Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (blood drive)
August 13 and October 6
Services available: physicals, immunizations, and lead testing
Time: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
*Parents and guardians: Please bring an insurance card and records, if possible.
If a person is not able to attend this event, please call 217-423-6988, option 2, to schedule an appointment. The MCHD encourages those needing back-to-school requirements (vaccinations, physicals, etc.) to not wait until the school’s denial date.
For more information, please call 217-423-6988, option 2.
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