Health Department Offers Additional Immunization Clinics, Clinical Services Return

     Jackson County Health Department is offering additional back-to-school immunization clinics. A clinic will be held Monday, September 14th—Friday, September 18th for any student in eastern Jackson County at the Jackson County Health Department, 313 S. Liberty ST, Independence.
     In addition, the health department is hosting two immunization clinics for students entering 8th and 12th grades and for incoming Kindergarteners. The City House Back-to-School Immunization Clinic, located at 14300 E US Highway 40, Independence, will serve any 8th or 12th grade students in eastern Jackson County from August 24th—September 11th.
     The Kindergarten Immunization Clinic will be held at the Jackson County Health Department, 313 S. Liberty ST, Independence, Tuesday—Fridays from August 25th—September 11th. The clinic is open to any kindergarten student attending a school in eastern Jackson County, students behind on their shots, and foreign exchange students. To register for either clinic, visit www.jacohd.org.
     Clinical services are planned to resume on September 21st. Services include immunizations, including travel immunizations, immunization exemptions, TB tests, and flu shots. No appointments are needed for TB tests or immunization exemptions. For appointments for all other services, visit www.jacohd.org.
     The clinic will also provide STI tests and treatments, as well as physicals. Call 816-404-6456 to determine eligibility and to schedule an appointment.