Gallup public health office provides back-to-school vaccinations

GALLUP, NM – The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMDOH) McKinley County Public Health Office at 1919 College Drive in Gallup will be providing throughout the summer no cost back-to-school vaccinations for all children aged 18 and younger regardless of whether they are a patient or have insurance. Here are the dates for the month of June:    

• Saturday: June 14: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 
• Monday-Wednesday: June 16 – 18: 9-11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. 
• Friday: June 20: 9-11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. 
• Monday-Friday: June 23–27: 9-11 a.m. and 1–3 p.m. 
• Saturday: June 28: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 

Call (505) 722-4391 for more information or with any questions.   
Parents need to bring their child’s shot record and Medicaid or private health insurance card if they have insurance, even though immunizations are provided at no cost to parents. No one will be turned away if they don’t have insurance.  

To get a copy of your or your child’s vaccinations record, visit VaxViewNM.org to download a copy or contact the NMDOH Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773) for assistance.

The vaccinations are available through the Got Shots immunization campaign organized by the New Mexico Immunization Coalition, which includes NMDOH and the New Mexico Primary Care Association. This year, more than 65 community health centers, public health offices, and private practices across New Mexico are participating in Got Shots.  

Click here to see the current School and Childcare Immunization Requirements.

A map and list of additional locations statewide for immunizations is available on the New Mexico Immunization Coalition page.

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