Legacy Community Health and Davie County Health push back-to-school vaccinations

Legacy Community Health in Houston, Texas, is reminding families that annual wellness visits, sports physicals and required immunizations are essential before the school year starts. Dr. Rubina Khan, Medical Director of Pediatrics, said health should top the back‑to‑school checklist and noted that Texas state law requires specific vaccines for kindergarten, middle school and college‑bound students. Recent measles outbreaks have underscored the need for up‑to‑date immunizations.

Davie County Health and Human Services in North Carolina is also urging parents to review their children’s vaccination records and schedule wellness visits. Deputy Director of Public Health Justin White highlighted the back‑to‑school period as an ideal time for these checks. The agency provides immunizations for eligible children up to age 19, including those uninsured or on Medicaid, and directs families to the VaccinesForKids website for reliable information.