FAIRFIELD - Local health officials are urging parents and guardians to ensure children f4 are up to date on their vaccinations before entering kindergarten.
"To support this effort, Solano County Public Health is hosting a walk-in Kindergarten Round-Up on Thursday ... The (event) will give children entering kindergarten free vaccines and referrals for physicals," Solano County Public Health said in a statement.
Solano County Health & Social Services is partnering with Partnership HealthPlan of California, First 5 Solano, and Aliados Health to host this event, 1 to 5 p.m., at Fairfield Pediatrics, 2101 Courage Drive, in Fairfield. Partner agencies will hand out community resources, groceries and school supplies.
"This collaborative effort ensures children can start kindergarten on time and have a successful start to their education," the statement said.
The vaccinations protect against measles, mumps, polio and whooping cough - illnesses that can spread quickly in school settings.
To learn more about what vaccines your child needs before kindergarten, visit the California Department of Public Health CDPH website, Shots for School, at https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/School/shotsforschool.aspx.
"Families of children who need school-entry physicals or routine well-child checks will be referred to county Family Health Services after vaccinations are completed. No screenings or physicals will be conducted on the day of the event.
Required vaccines for school entry include: DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis); IPV (Polio); MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella); Varicella (Chickenpox); and Hepatitis B.
No appointment is necessary, but parents are encouraged to bring their child's immunization records and insurance information, although no child will be turned away.
"The KRU is part of a broader campaign to raise awareness about the importance of childhood immunizations and routine check-up visits with a provider to make sure that children have a smooth transition entering school for the first time," Public Health said.
Clinic Details:
Date: May 22, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Location: Fairfield Pediatrics - 2101 Courage Drive, Fairfield, CA 94533
What to Bring: Child's immunization records, insurance card (if available), identification
For More Information
Visit the Family Health Services page on Solano County's website, Solano County - Family Health Services, or consider following Solano Public Health on Facebook @SolanoCountyPH and online at https://www.SolanoCounty.gov/PH.