Vaccination Clinics Come To Lorain County

AVON, OH —The Lorain County Health District (LCHD) is offering vaccines for children, adults, and seniors at sites throughout the county in July. While cash, check, and VISA or Mastercard will be accepted for adults, no child in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program will be turned away for inability to pay, the LCHD says.

The LCHD says patients should bring their immunization record, insurance card, and a photo ID, if possible. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments can be made by calling 440-284-3206. (To stay up to date on local stories, subscribe to the Patch Avon-Avon Lake newsletter. As news breaks and the story develops, you will be the first to receive updates from Patch.)

The July slate of vaccine sites includes:

• Lorain County Genearl Health District offices, 9880 Murray Ridge Rd. — July 3, 5, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 26, 28, 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Wellington Town Hall, 115 Willard Memorial Sq. — July 12 from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Avon VFW, 36950 Mills Rd. — July 19 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
• Harrison Cultural Center, 1922 Hamilton Ave., Lorain — July 25 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The Ohio Department of Health has a series of requirements for students regarding what immunizations are required for entrance into school. Students must be vaccinated for chicken pox, measles, mumps, influenza, and others.

A complete list of required immunizations can be found by clicking here.

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