Franciscan Health Child Immunization Clinics

Children in Chicago’s Southland can get up to date on their vaccinations at Franciscan Health’s immunization clinics, scheduled on two dates this month:

• Saturday, October 17, 10am to 2pm
  • Michelle Obama School of Technology and the Arts, 530 Lakewood Blvd., Park Forest
• Saturday, October 24, 10am to 2pm
  
  • Cornerstone Community Development Corporation, 943 E. Lincoln Hwy., Ford Heights

Parents and caregivers should bring their insurance card and a copy of the child’s immunization records. Once you arrive at the immunization clinic, you should remain in your vehicle until it is time for the child to receive his/her vaccine. Social distancing and masking guidelines should be followed to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

The following immunizations will be available while supplies last:

• Flu
• MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
• Chickenpox
• DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)
• Hepatitis A
• Meningococcal
• HPV (human papillomavirus)
• Pneumonia
• Shingles

You can find Illinois school immunization information and requirements by going online at www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/immunization.