Parents looking to get their children up to date on immunizations in Mississippi will have plenty of opportunities to see a healthcare specialist this summer.
According to state officials, multiple county health departments across the state are holding special walk-in immunization clinics for school registration. These clinics are for incoming kindergarten and 7th-grade students, both of whom have required vaccinations before starting school in the fall.
Parents must provide the school with a certificate of immunization compliance prior to school entry. College students can also receive vaccinations at the walk-in clinics. Clinic hours are 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on designated days. A complete list of county health departments holding walk-in clinics can be found here. There is a $10 administration fee per shot if a child does not have insurance. The cost is $20 for college students.
Additional nursing staff will be available at the clinics so that parents can complete the process quickly and efficiently. Parents are encouraged to bring a copy of their child’s immunization record.
This form can be obtained from your child’s immunization provider, but the Mississippi State Department of Health now offers a new way to check your child’s immunization record online. MyIr Mobile is an online portal that gives users access to their official state immunization records. The platform allows users to check their immunization records. Parents are also able to see if their child is up to speed on vaccinations.
