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Parkland's Youth & Family Centers offer low-cost immunizations Avoid the back-to-school rush by getting immunizations early

DALLAS (July 15, 2010) - With the July 4 holiday past, the back-to-school push is gearing up and one crucially important requirement is immunizations. Physicians representing Parkland's network of Youth & Family Centers are strongly urging families to avoid waiting in long lines in the August heat during the last-minute rush by getting immunizations now. Immunizations are available at 11 locations across Dallas County for a $5 copay for the seven required immunizations. For students needing office visits, there is a $15 copay. "We are encouraging families to beat the heat and avoid the long lines by getting these mandatory immunizations done ahead of time at one of our Youth & Family Centers located within Dallas ISD schools. Students can also come to the centers to get affordable checkups before school starts," said Susan Spalding, MD, medical director of Parkland's Youth & Family Centers. Immunizations must be up to date before the first day of school and include Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis; Polio; Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR); Hepatitis B; Varicella; Meningococcal; and Hepatitis A. "Dallas ISD schools will start in about five weeks on August 23," said Suzanne Kubelka, executive director, Health Services, Dallas ISD. "It's really important to your child's academic success that he or she complies with the required immunizations and be ready to learn on the very first day of school. Immunize your child now and avoid the back-to-school rush." The Youth & Family Centers are open Mondays through Thursdays at times ranging from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. To find out more about Dallas ISD immunization requirements go to www.dallasisd.org. Parkland Youth and Family Center locations: Amelia Flores Youth & Family Health Center Bryan Adams High School 9941 Lingo Lane Dallas, Texas 75228 972.502.4100 Hours: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Monday & Tuesday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday Eddie Bernice Johnson Youth & Family Health Center Lincoln High School 5000 S. Malcolm X. Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75215 972.749.5925 Hours: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Monday & Thursday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday Fair Oaks Youth & Family Health Center Conrad High School 7502 Fair Oaks Avenue Dallas, Texas 75231 214.266.0200 Hours: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday & Tuesday, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday Kiosco Youth & Family Health Center Cary Middle School 10034 Hedgeway Dr. Dallas, TX 75229 972.502.4060 Hours: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Monday & Thursday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday North Oak Cliff Youth & Family Health Center Greiner Middle School 501 S. Edgefield Dallas, TX 75208 972.502.4000 Hours: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday & Thursday, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday Red Bird Youth & Family Health Center T.W. Browne 3803 Boulder Dr. Dallas, TX 75233 972.502.4020 Hours: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday & Thursday, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday Seagoville Youth & Family Health Center (all ages) 15800 Seagoville Road Dallas, TX 75253 972.892.7180 Hours: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday & Tuesday, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday Spruce Youth & Family Health Center Spruce High School 9716 Grady Lane Dallas, TX 75217 972.502.4080 Hours: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Monday & Tuesday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday & Thursday West Dallas Youth & Family Health Center Pinkston High School 3131 N. Hampton Road Dallas, TX 75212 214.266.2300 Hours: 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Monday & Thursday, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday Woodrow Youth & Family Health Center Woodrow Wilson High School/J.L. Long Middle School 6006 Reiger Avenue Dallas, TX 75214 972.502.4120 Hours: 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Monday & Thursday, 2 p.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD location: Vivian Field Youth & Family Health Center 13551 Dennis Lane Farmers Branch, TX 75234 214.266.2305 Hours: 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday

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