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Local families are encouraged to attend the free, district-sponsored Spring Branch Community Health Fair from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Aug. 18, at the Spring Branch Family Development Center, 8575 Pitner Road. This fair will provide a one-stop source for child immunizations, health screenings for diabetes and other treatable diseases, as well as medical and dental care information.

All students, including prekindergarten and kindergarten students, should receive age-appropriate health immunizations. Immunization requirements are set by the Texas Department of State and Health Services and are subject to change on an annual basis.

Children who attend this event and receive immunizations, or participate in several hands-on activities, will receive Back to School supplies. Please bring your child’s shot records or a note from your school nurse indicating which childhood immunizations are needed.

Information about community resources will also be provided, along with food, beverages and local entertainment.

This health fair is presented in collaboration with numerous partners. They include: SBISD, Spring Branch Family Development Center, Memorial/Spring Branch Rotary Club, Memorial Assistance Ministries, the National Hispanic Professional Organization, Texas Children’s Health Plan Inc., Blue Cross/Blue Shield Care Van Program, Harris County Hospital District, Christus Community Health Ministries, Good Neighbor Health Clinic, UTMB Stark Diabetes Center, Dr. Carlos Herrera, the City of Houston, Mayors’ Citizens’ Assistance Office, Mayor’s Office of Special Events, Department of Health & Human Services, DHHS Dental Division, Houston Police Department, Special Operations Division, Public Works & Engineering, Water Division and the Houston Fire Department.

Sponsors include the Frees Foundation, Enrico and Sandra Di Portanova Charitable Foundation, Blue Door Marketing and Cricket Communication. For more information on this Health Fair, please call 713-996-8781.

Spring Branch Community Health Center, 9325 Kempwood, offers low-cost, $5 immunizations, based on family income and need. Health Center hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This center will also sponsor a Health Fair with child vaccines at Buffalo Creek Elementary, 2801 Blalock, from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, Aug. 11. For more information, please call 713-462-6565.

Later this fall, the Blue Cross/Blue Shield Care Van will offer child and student immunizations from 2-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at Thornwood Elementary School, 14400 Fern. Children must be accompanied by a parent or a guardian. Immunization records or a letter from a school nurse are also required.

To receive the most current and accurate information possible about these requirements, please contact your pediatrician or the school nurse at your neighborhood campus.

A list of shots required for enrollment can be found here.

La Feria de la Salud de la Comunidad de Spring Branch está planeada para el 18 de agosto.

Se anima a las familias locales a que asistan a la Feria de la Salud de la Comunidad de Spring Branch que es gratuita y patrocinada por el distrito, de las 8 a.m. hasta el medio día del sábado 18 de agosto en el Spring Branch Family Development Center, ubicado en 8575 Pitner Road. Esta feria proveerá un recurso bajo el mismo techo para las vacunas de los niños, los exámenes de salud para la diabetes y otras enfermedades tratables, así como información del cuidado médico y dental.

Todos los estudiantes, incluyendo a los de pre-jardín de niños y jardín de niños, deben recibir las vacunas de salud apropiadas para su edad. Los requisitos de vacunas están establecidos por el Departamento del Estado y Servicios de Salud y están sujetos a cambios anualmente.

Los niños que asistan a este evento recibirán las vacunas, o participarán en varias actividades manuales y recibirán útiles escolares para el regreso a clases. Por favor traiga su expediente de las vacunas o una nota de la enfermera de la escuela indicando cuáles son las vacunas necesarias.

Se proveerá de información acerca de los recursos en la comunidad, así como comida, bebidas y entretenimiento local.

Esta Feria de la Salud es presentada con la colaboración de varios asociados. Entre ellos están: SBISD, Spring Branch Family Development Center, Memorial/Spring Branch Rotary Club, Memorial Assistance Ministries, the National Hispanic Professional Organization, Texas Children’s Health Plan Inc., Blue Cross/Blue Shield Care Van Program, Harris County Hospital District, Christus Community Health Ministries, Good Neighbor Health Clinic, UTMB Stark Diabetes Center, Dr. Carlos Herrera, the City of Houston, Mayors’ Citizens’ Assistance Office, Mayor’s Office of Special Events, Department of Health & Human Services, DHHS Dental Division, Houston Police Department, Special Operations Division, Public Works & Engineering, Water Division y el Houston Fire Department.

Los patrocinadores incluyen Frees Foundation, Enrico and Sandra Di Portanova Charitable Foundation, Blue Door Marketing y Cricket Communication. Para más información de la Feria de la Salud, por favor llame al 713-996-8781.

El Spring Branch Community Health Center, ubicado en 9325 Kempwood, ofrece bajo costo, vacunas a $5.00, basado en los ingresos familiares y sus necesidades. El horario del Centro de Salud es de las 8 a.m. a las 4 p.m., de lunes a viernes. Este centro también patrocinará la Feria de Salud con vacunas para los niños en la escuela Primaria Buffalo Creek, ubicado en 2801 Blalock, de las 8 a.m. hasta el medio día el sábado 11 de agosto. Para más información por favor llame al 713-462-6565.

Más tarde en este otoño, la camioneta de Blue Cross/Blue Shield Care ofrecerá vacunas para niños y estudiantes de 2-5 p.m. el martes 17 de octubre, en la escuela Primaria Thornwood ubicada en 14400 Fern. Los niños deben ser acompañados por un padre o un representante legal. Se requiere de la cartilla de vacunación o una carta de la enfermera de la escuela.

Para recibir la información más reciente, por favor pónganse en contacto con su pediatra o la enfermera de la escuela que esté en su vecindario.