Alva Review-Courier -

Avoid the August rush and don’t wait until the last minute to visit immunization clinics for back-to-school vaccines, urges the county health department; now is the time to start making appointments or coming into the clinic.

“It is important for families to make time to get in and get their children vaccinated with the first day of school approaching quickly,” said Regional Director Terri Salisbury. “Wait times increase when there is an influx during the last-minute rush to get in right before school starts, so now is a great time. Immunizations are vital in protecting your children against v...