SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — In response to
a new requirement that all 7th through 12th graders show proof of
receiving a Whooping Cough (Pertussis) vaccine booster, Anthem Blue
Cross is sponsoring free clinics in select locations across the
state to help low income children receive the vaccine, starting
with an event in coordination with Assemblyman Isadore Hall (D-Los
Angeles) in Watts on Saturday.
“It’s vital that we rally as a community to ensure that our
children have adequate vaccinations so they can attend school and
prepare for their futures,” said Pam Kehaly, president of Anthem
Blue Cross. “Anthem Blue Cross strives to improve the health,
fitness and well-being of those we serve, and we’re thrilled we’re
able to help hundreds and hundreds of students statewide get this
important vaccine.”
The first vaccine clinic will be held as part of SEIU ULTCW’s
2nd Annual Fresh Start Working Families Community Festival this
Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the Ted Watkins Memorial Park, 1335
E. 103rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90002 between the hours of 12
noon and 5 p.m. Vaccines are subject to availability.
The free vaccine clinic is intended for students between 12 and
17 years old. Children receiving the vaccine are not required to be
insured by Anthem Blue Cross, and there will be no co-pay or fee
for the shot.
“Students must have this vaccination or they won’t be able to
attend school,” said Assemblyman Hall. “I encourage those who
haven’t had the opportunity to get this vaccination to come down to
the picnic on Saturday to get this shot. I also want to thank
Anthem Blue Cross for identifying and being part of the solution in
addressing this important need for our community.”
According to the
California Department of Public Health, the diphtheria,
tetanus, and pertussis vaccine (DTaP) is recommended for children
by kindergarte
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