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Make vaccines a part of your back-to-school routine

  • katiebaker9
  • Jul 31
  • 2 min read
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With the first day of school around the corner, now is a great time to make sure your family is caught up on recommended vaccines. 


Immunizations are free for all Washington children 18 and younger. Health insurance is not required.


Vaccines are safe and help protect children from a wide range of diseases like measles, mumps, tetanus, chickenpox, whooping cough, and hepatitis. Learn more at KitsapPublicHealth.org/imms

What vaccines does my child need?


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Vaccine recommendations vary by age. Some vaccines are required to attend school or childcare.



Check which vaccines your child has already had


There are several ways to check you family's immunization records: 

Get an appointment

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There are several ways to take care of back-to-school immunizations. 

To find an appointment, you can: 

  • Contact your family's healthcare provider.

  • Contact a pharmacy near you. 

  • Contact Kitsap Public Health to find out when we're having our next childhood vaccine clinic.

  • Contact your school to learn about back-to-school immunization events that might be planned.



FREE COMMUNITY CLINICS

Upcoming opportunities to get caught up on immunizations:


Back to School Carnival | August 9, 2025


Kitsap Public Health District will offer routine immunizations at a back-to-school resource fair hosted by the Marvin Williams Recreation Center.


Event details:

Saturday, Aug. 9, 12-3 p.m.

Marvin Williams Rec Center, 725 Park Ave, Bremerton


Learn more at mwcenter.org.



Children's Vaccine Clinic | August 27, 2025


Kitsap Public Health District is hosting a vaccine clinic for children 18 years and younger. 


Appointment required. Book online at KitsapPublicHealth.org/clinic or call 360-728-2007.


Event details:

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 | 9-10 a.m. & 1-2 p.m.

Kitsap Public Health District, 345 6th Street, Suite 300, Bremerton


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Thank you!


Together we can protect our families, schools, and community!


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