Coastal Health District Offers Summer Immunization and Screening Clinics
several counties within the Coastal Health District are providing specialized immunization and screening clinics throughout the summer months. These clinics aim to assist families in meeting school entry requirements before the back-to-school rush.The availability of these services is crucial, as delays in obtaining necessary screenings and vaccinations can postpone a student’s enrollment.
Parents are strongly encouraged to take advantage of these summer opportunities, especially if their child is entering:
- Pre-kindergarten
- Kindergarten
- Seventh grade
- Eleventh grade
Students entering these grades may have specific vaccine or examination prerequisites for school attendance.
Accessibility of Services
While the special clinics offer convenient options, vaccinations and school screenings are routinely available at all Coastal Health District health departments by appointment. It is indeed not mandatory to wait for a scheduled event to access these services. Furthermore, vaccinations do not need to occur in the county of residence. Residents are encouraged to contact neighboring counties if appointment availability is limited in their home county.
For additional data, contact your county’s health department via the Coastal Health District website.
Did You Know?
Georgia law requires specific vaccinations and screenings for students entering certain grade levels.These requirements are designed to protect the health of all students and prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
County-Specific Clinic Information
Bryan County Health Department
The Bryan county Health Department will host vaccination and assessment events by appointment in July. Walk-ins are welcome, but those with appointments will be prioritized, potentially leading to longer wait times for those without scheduled visits.
Richmond Hill Clinic:
- Date: July 8, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: 66 Captain Matthew Freeman Drive, Richmond Hill
- Appointment Required: Yes, call (912) 756-2611 to schedule.
Pembroke Clinic:
- Date: July 21, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Location: 430 Ledford Street, Pembroke
- Appointment Required: Yes, call (912) 653-4331 to schedule.
Camden County Health Department
The Camden County Health Department will conduct two vaccination and assessment events in July. While appointments are recommended, walk-ins are accepted.
- Dates: July 7, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; July 17, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.to 5:30 p.m.
- Location: 101 Winding Road,Kingsland
- Appointments: Accepted but not mandatory. Call (912) 882-8515 to schedule.
Chatham County Health Department
The Chatham County Health Department will offer two free vision, ear, and dental (EED) exam clinics this summer for children entering a Georgia school for the first time.
No appointment is needed for these EED clinics, and the usual $30 fee is waived.
- Dates: July 17 and 24, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Location: 1395 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah
For vaccinations, call the Health Department at 912-356-2441 to schedule an appointment.
Effingham county Health Department
The Effingham county Health Department will conduct vaccination and back-to-school evaluation events by appointment in July and August.
Springfield Clinic:
- dates: July 10, July 24, august 7, and August 14, 8:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m.
- Location: 802 Hwy. 119 South, Springfield
- Appointment Required: Yes, call (912) 754-6484 to schedule.
Glynn County Health Department
Vaccination and vision, ear, and dental (EED) services are available without appointment during the Liberty County Health Clinic’s operating hours:
- Monday to Wednesday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed 12 p.m.to 1 p.m.)
- Thursday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. (closed 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.)
- Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Closed the last business day of each month for staff training.
- No appointment needed.
Liberty County Health Department
The Liberty County Health Department will hold vaccination and return evaluation events by appointment in June and July.
Hinesville Clinic: Specific details where not provided in the original article.
Long County health Department
The Long county Health Department will conduct vaccination and return-to-school evaluation events by appointment in June, July, and August.
- Dates: June 26, July 24, and August 21, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Location: 584 N. Macon Street, Ludowici
- Appointment Required: Yes, call (912) 545-2107 to schedule.
McIntosh County Health Department
The McIntosh County Health Department will conduct vaccination and return-to-school evaluation events by appointment in june and July.
Townsend Clinic:
- Dates: June 5 and July 24, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Location: 1335 GA Highway 57, Townsend
- Appointment Required: Yes, call (912) 832-5473 to schedule.
Georgia School Requirements
Students entering a Georgia school for the first time, regardless of grade level, must have a vision, hearing, dental, and nutritional evaluation form. First time means that he never signed up for a Georgia school at any time in his life.
Additionally, children attending seventh grade and those entering georgia schools for the first time in grades 8 through 12 must have received a dose of the Tdap vaccine and a dose of the meningococcal vaccine. New participant refers to any child who enters any school in Georgia for the first time or entering after having been absent from a Georgia school for more then 12 months or a school year.
All students entering or transferring to the 11th grade will need a meningococcal booster vaccine (MCV4),unless their first dose was received when thay were 16 years old or later.
Pro Tip
Gather all necessary immunization records and health forms before attending a clinic. This will help expedite the process and ensure your child receives the required services.
All health departments in Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, glynn, Liberty, Long, and mcintosh counties offer vision, ear, dental, and nutrition exams, as well as vaccines, throughout the year. If your child needs these services and cannot attend one of these events, contact your local health department as soon as possible to schedule an appointment during the clinic’s regular hours via the Coastal Health District website.
