Niagara County Department of Health offers back-to-school immunization clinics for Niagara County residents

Niagara County Department of Health Press Release

The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) is reminding families that the new school year is approaching. It is offering immunization clinics to help students residing in Niagara County meet New York State Department of Health requirements. Ensuring all students are up to date on their vaccinations is crucial for the health and safety of our community, protecting students, staff and families from vaccine-preventable diseases.

New York State Public Health Law Section 2164 requires children attending day care and pre-K through grade 12 to be up to date on all required vaccines to attend or remain in school. The NCDOH clinics will offer all required school immunizations, including: diphtheria/tetanus/pertussis (DTaP/Tdap), polio, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox), and meningococcal.

"It is our responsibility to ensure every student starts the school year healthy and ready to learn," Public Health Director Daniel J. Stapleton said. "We are committed to helping families meet these requirements and keeping our community protected from vaccine-preventable diseases."

Families are encouraged to work with their child’s health care provider to obtain their required vaccinations. However, in the event that providers are booked, our immunization clinics are an important alternative to prevent school exclusion. Families can schedule an appointment by calling our nursing division at 716-278-1903. The NCDOH conducts these clinics to ensure every child has access to the required immunizations.

Clinic dates and locations include:

√ Wednesday, Aug. 27: 2-6 p.m. at Harry F. Abate School, Niagara Falls

√ Wednesday, Sept. 3: Trott Access Center, Niagara Falls

√ Monday, Sept. 8: 2 2-6 p.m. at Cataract Elementary School, Niagara Falls

√ Wednesday, Sept. 10: Trott Access Center, Niagara Falls

√ Monday, Sept. 15: 2-6 p.m. at Lockport High School, Lockport

Important information for families

Appointments are required for all immunization clinics and may be scheduled by calling our division of nursing at 716-278-1903. Appointments are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and are limited to Niagara County residents.

For further information, call 716-278-1903.

Helpful resources and links:

√ New York State Department of Health: https://www.health.ny.gov/prevention/immunization/schools/school_vaccines/

√ CDC immunization schedule for children: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/child-adolescent-easyread.html

√ Niagara County Department of Health immunizations: https://www.niagaracounty.com/departments/health/services/immunizations