<p>HOUSTON – July 18, 2017 – The first day of school for students in the Spring Independent School District will be Thursday, Aug. 17, and students are required by state law to have their immunizations up-to-date before they start school. To help parents and students meet those requirements, the district will host the CareVan from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5 at Dekaney High School, 22351 Imperial Valley. Vaccinations will be free to those who participate, and parents are asked to bring their child’s immunization records.</p>
<p>“Immunizations are an important part of public health, and Texas law requires students to be immunized against certain vaccine-preventable diseases prior to attending school,” said Jeanne Parker, director of nursing and health services.</p>
<p>For more information about immunization requirements and free or reduced-cost immunizations, go to <a href=”/immunization”>www.springisd.org/immunization</a>.</p>