PGCPS offering free immunizations for students at Hyattsville clinic this week #PGSO

by Cheryl Conner/ABC7


HYATTSVILLE, Md. (ABC7) — Emmanuel Imo is heading into seventh grade, but his first test is at an immunization clinic in Hyattsville.


“I’m not ready to get two shots on my right arm," said Imo.


Seventh graders need immunization updates — both Tdap and Meningitis vaccines. Kindergarten students will need two doses of the Chicken Pox vaccine.


Free is hopefully simple for parents taking their kids to Kaiser Permanente at the Prince George’s Medical Center building.


Doctor Rennie Thomas says there could be a big turnout throughout the week as more than 6,000 seventh graders need the shots.


“As a pediatrician, I think immunizations are one of the most important things a parent can do to help prevent serious childhood disease, so I absolutely think immunizations are vital, said


Prince George’s County Public Schools says a child must have at least one of every type of immunization to start the school year as well as a note showing an appointment that will happen no later than 20 days after the start of the school year on September 4.


The free clinic is happening through the end of the week.

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