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Houston, TX- On Saturday, August 13, 2005, Congressman Gene Green (D-Texas), hosted his 10th Annual Immunization Day. The event took place even as the latest report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave Houston a low score in immunization rates.
“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.”
Congressman Green along with Dr. Eduardo Sanchez of the Texas Health Commission held a press conference at 10:00 AM at Carrillo Elementary in order to discuss the importance of child immunization.
This was Congressman Gene Green’s 10th Anniversary of holding the Immunization Day. Every year three elementary schools are selected to host the event. For the last several years three healthcare groups have helped in making Immunization Day a success: The Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services, Humble Clinic; The Almatha Clark Taylor School Based Clinic in Galena Park ISD; and the Rusk School Health Promotions Project Clinic in HISD.
“We couldn’t do all of this on our own,” said Congressman Green. “We have the incredible support of some great health clinics and their staff, and I am grateful for their help and support and I know that the many families that we help here are appreciative.”
The Immunization Day event was held at the following schools:
Saturday, August 13th from 9:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M.
Carrillo Elementary School
960 S. Wayside
Houston ISD
Green Valley Elementary
13350 Woodforest
Galena Park ISD
Oleson Elementary School
12345 Vickery Street
Aldine ISD
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