Back To School Immunizations

2023-2024

Immunizations Required for School

Students are required to have immunizations before enrolling in school. For more information regarding what immunizations are required visit the Texas Department of State Health Services School Immunization Webpage

Resources for School Immunizations

Any doctor's office or clinic

Tarrant County Public Health Department - Call 817-248-6066 to schedule an appointment

Kroger, CVS, Walgreens Pharmacies

Exemption Information

Texas law allows for an exemption from immunizations for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief. To claim an exemption due to reasons of conscience, a student's parent or legal guardian must request, sign, and submit an official DSHS affidavit form to the child's school. The affidavit is valid for two years. For more information please visit the Texas Department of State Health Services Exemption Information Webpage.

EMS ISD Back to School Immunization Clinics

Passport Health/Staying Healthy Medical Services will be conducting a children’s vaccination clinic to get your student attending Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD up to date for the school year.


The following forms of payment will be accepted:


Medicaid/Chip - No charge for vaccines. Must provide a paper photocopy of card


Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana and United Health Care PPO plans - A paper photocopy of insurance card and driver's license must be provided to receive vaccines at no charge.


Uninsured - $10 per vaccine ($40 maximum per child) Cash or Check Only


Vaccines Available:


Chicken Pox, Dtap, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, HIB, HPV, Meningococcal, MMR, Polio, Pneumonia, and Tdap


A printed current vaccine record is required, and a Parent or Guardian must be present


2023 Schedule:


Ed Willkie Middle School, August 3rd, 1pm-4pm


Northbrook Elementary School, August 3rd, 8am-11am


Prairie Vista Middle School, August 4th, 8am-11am


Wayside Middle School, August 4th, 1pm-4pm


Lake Pointe Elementary School, August 8th, 8am-11am


Creekview Middle School, August 8th, 1pm-4pm


Marine Creek Middle School, August 9th, 2pm-5pm


Highland Middle School, August 9th, 8am-12pm


Elkins Elementary School, August 10th, 8am-11am


Gililland Elementary School, August 10th, 1pm-3pm


Chisholm Ridge Elementary School, August 11th, 8am-11am


Hollenstein Career & Technology Center, August 11th, 1pm-4pm


Marine Creek Middle School, August 14th, 8am-12pm


Highland Middle School, August 14th, 8am-12pm

Immunization Collaboration of Tarrant County 2023 Events

Immunization Collaboration of Tarrant County will be hosting Immunization events during the month of August.



The event closest to EMS ISD is at:

Location: Ridgmar Mall ,1888 Green Oaks Blvd. Fort Worth, TX 76116

Dates: August 14-19 and August 21-26

Times: Monday - Friday 9am-6pm and Saturday 9am-2pm

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Hollie Smith, RN

Hollie Smith, RN

Hollie Smith, RN
Director of Health Services
hsmith01@ems-isd.net 817-306-0834 emsisd.com/page/175