Get immunized before the school year with your local public health department

Sign up or stop by for one our clinics this summer to make sure you’re caught up before school starts

||| FROM SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS |||

San Juan County Health & Community Services (HCS) is making it easier for families to get their children up to date on required vaccines before next school year starts. This August, HCS is holding immunization clinics on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan Islands. See our back-to-school clinic dates and details below!  

Immunizations are a safe and proven way to prevent serious illnesses like measles, mumps, and whooping cough. They also help keep classrooms open and learning on track. For most schools, up-to-date immunization records are required before classes start. This is a great time to ensure your child is ready to start the school year!   

You can check your child’s immunization records at MyIRMobile – MyIR Mobile, with your child’s healthcare provider, or at your local public health office. For a full list of recommended vaccines by age, visit the Washington State Department of Health’s website. If you have any questions about immunizations, our public health nurses are happy to answer them! Call us at 360-378-4474 and ask to speak with one of our nurses. You can also email our Immunizations Lead Nurse at nicoleg@sanjuancountywa.gov.  

Let’s start the school year strong!   

San Juan Island

• Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2 to 5 p.m., Turnball Gym – Walk ups welcome! 
  • Combined immunizations and sports physicals clinic with PIMC.
• Thursday, Aug. 6, 3 to 6:30 p.m., 265 Price St. – Walk ups welcome!
  • Latinx back-to-school clinic with Joyce L. Sobel Family Resource Center.

Orcas Island

• Tuesday, Aug. 20, 3 to 6 p.m., Orcas School Cafeteria – Walk ups welcome!

Lopez Island

• Thursday, Aug. 27, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Lopez School – Walk ups welcome!
  • Combined immunizations and sports physicals clinic with Cathy Doherty. 

To see all our immunization clinic dates, visit our website! We are able to immunize all children under 19, uninsured adults, and all pregnant people between 27 to 36 weeks. Call our office if you have questions about eligibility. Appointments for September to November will be available for registration in August. Our influenza (flu) and COVID-19 immunization clinics will be in October.  

About San Juan County’s Public Health Clinic  

San Juan County’s Public Health Clinic is dedicated to providing accessible, high-quality health services to all residents of San Juan County. We offer a wide range of services including immunizations, TB testing, WIC appointments, breastfeeding counseling, reproductive health services, and health education. As of June 1, 2023, HCS collects fees for vaccine administration and office visits. No one will be denied services because of inability to pay. Learn about our Sliding Fee Schedule on our website.   

Relevant URLs:  

• Schedule an appointment with SJC Public Health!  
• Immunization Clinics | SJC 
• Health & Community Services Sliding Fee Scale | SJC (español) 
• Access your family’s immunization records online! |MyIR (español) 
• School and Child Care Immunizations Information for Families | DOH (español) 

About San Juan County’s Department of Health & Community Services  

San Juan County’s Department of Health & Community Services is responsible for community and environmental health, mental health and substance abuse programs, senior services, affordable housing projects, and more. The department has staff and offices on Lopez, Orcas, and San Juan Islands. For more information about San Juan County’s Department of Health & Community Services, visit www.sanjuancountywa.gov/1777/Health-Community-Services.