While some students have already resumed in-person classes, others are learning remotely as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Georgia Public Health officials say they are concerned parents are forgetting that they need to get immunizations for all students as the new school year gets underway.
Children entering kindergarten, middle school and high school are required to have certain vaccinations, according to District 2 Public Health officials. They have set up special clinics for the next few weeks to ensure all children are able to get the necessary vaccines.
The vaccinations will be given by appointment only. Public health officials say anyone who has an appointment will need to wear a face covering and observe social distancing to help prohibit the spread of COVID-19.
Department 2 Public Health has scheduled the following immunization clinics:
August 31 – September 4
Dawson, Forsyth, Franklin and Lumpkin Counties
- Dawson Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tues. & Thurs.: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Forsyth Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tues. & Thurs.: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Franklin Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Thurs.: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Lumpkin Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tues. & Thurs.: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
September 8 – 11
Forsyth, Hart, Stephens and Union Counties
- Forsyth Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tues. & Thurs.: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Hart Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tues. & Thurs.: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Stephens Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tues. & Thurs.: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Union Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tues. & Thurs.: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
September 14 – 18
Banks, Rabun, Towns and White Counties
- Banks Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tues. & Thurs.: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Rabun Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tues. & Thurs.: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Towns Tues., Wed., Fri.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon. & Thurs.: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- White Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tues. & Thurs.: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
September 21 – 25
Habersham and Hall Counties
- Habersham Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon. & Fri.: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Hall Mon., Wed., Fri.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Tues. & Thurs.: 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
September 28 – October 2
Habersham County
- Habersham Tues., Wed., Thurs.: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Mon. & Fri.: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
http://accesswdun.com/article/2020/8/931358/district-2-public-health-sets-school-immunization-clinics