Macon County Health Department hosting back-to-school events

MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - The Macon County Health Department is hosting back-to-school events starting July 21.

Events will be held through October 13. The events are open to all Macon County students who will have access to age/grade appropriate immunizations, physicals, lead testing, and dental screenings on select dates.

The events are walk-in only, on a first-come, first-served basis.

Here is a list of upcoming events and the services provided at each event:

July 21, September 15, October 1, October 13: 9-3 p.m. Physicals, 8:30-11:30 and 1-3:30 p.m. Immunizations and lead testing
August 1: 9-1 p.m. Physicals, car seat checks, lead testing, immunizations, dental screenings, backpacks, resource fair and balloon
animals.
August 11: 9-3 p.m. Physicals, 8:30–11:30 a.m. and 1–3:30 p.m. Immunizations, lead testing, and dental screenings, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Blood drive
August 13 and October 6: 9-3 p.m., Physicals, immunizations and
lead testing

Parents and guardians should bring an insurance card and records, if possible.

If a person is not able attend this event, call 217-423-6988 option 2 to schedule an appointment.