Houston, TX- Congressman Gene Green (D-Texas) will host his office’s 13th Annual Immunization Day on Saturday, August 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. In addition to providing free immunizations for children the event will give parents an opportunity to speak with Congressman Green about preventive health initiatives.
“Immunizations are one of the most important disease prevention steps we can take to protect our children,” said Congressman Green. “I hope that people will take advantage of our Immunization Day. It’s a benefit for our children and our community.”
Every year several elementary schools are selected to host the event. Rep. Green would like to thank the healthcare groups who are making Immunization Day a success this year: the Texas Children’s Ronald McDonald Care Mobile Clinic, Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services, and the Harris County Hospital District’s Sheldon School-Based Clinic.
WHAT: Free immunizations for children and preventive health initiative information. Bring
immunization records for each child.
WHEN: Saturday, August 2
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Janowski Elementary (HISD) - 7500 Bauman, Houston
Lantrip Elementary (HISD), 100 Telephone, Houston
Sheldon Elementary (Sheldon ISD), 17203 Hall Shepperd, Houston
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