July flies by, and suddenly the school nurse is asking for shot records. Avoid last-minute stress and crowded waiting rooms by taking care of vaccines this month.
1. Required Shots by Age (Texas Guidelines)
- Pre-K & Kindergarten: DTaP, Polio, MMR, Varicella, Hep A/B.
- 7th Grade: Tdap booster and first meningococcal (MCV4).
- High School Seniors & College-Bound: Second MCV4 and, for many colleges, Meningitis B.
2. Optional but Smart
- HPV Vaccine: Starts at age 9; prevents multiple cancers later in life.
- Flu & COVID Boosters: Best given before fall virus season hits.
3. Make the Visit Kid-Friendly
- Bring a favorite snack or small toy.
- Use numbing spray for nervous kiddos.
- Plan a fun stop: park, ice cream, right after.
4. Quick Paperwork Tip
- Email us shot records beforehand; we’ll preload them, so checkout is fast.
- Need a sports physical? Knock it out in the same visit.
Spots fill fast. Call or book online now for easy July immunizations.
