Logan County Department of Public Health offering ‘Back to School’ immunizations

[June 12, 2018]  LINCOLN  -  In addition to pencils, paper and other classroom essentials, having your child immunized should be included on every back-to-school checklist. The Logan County Department of Public Health (LCDPH) is reminding parents that Illinois law requires students in Illinois schools to be immunized against certain vaccine-preventable diseases.

According to experts at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, immunizations are a valuable public health resource, are cost-effective and help fight preventable diseases throughout the community. Every child entering school or attending child care facilities is required to comply with the Illinois immunization laws.

Each year, hundreds of parents and children visit the LCDPH clinic to meet school-entry immunization requirements. LCDPH offers a pleasant environment with a professional, experienced friendly and local staff. For public convenience and to keep waiting time to a minimum, the LCDPH urges families to come in as soon as possible to beat the rush for back to school immunizations.

LCDPH currently operates Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm. All major insurance is accepted. Please call the department with any questions at 217-735-2317. For additional information regarding department services, you can also log onto their website at WWW.LCDPH.ORG.

[Don Cavi, MS, LEHP
Public Health Administrator
Logan County Department of Public Health]