NM offers free immunizations

seven’s stephanie valle shows us how new mexico health officials are helping families in the land of enchantment – prepare for the big day: the new mexico department of health is offering free shots for kids going back to school. it’s holding immunization clinics across the state called “got shots?” yesterday, doze of parents in las cruces took advantage of the free event, which was at the mesilla valley mall. while many parents were happy to get their kids vaccinated — understandably, the children were less than thrilled: “well i’m scared for her becaus i know it’s going to hurt her, so i was just holding her and i know she’s going to cry. just holding her and loving her so she feels safe.” “i try to explain to them a much as i can, but they still cry and stuff. ” mark your calendars — additional clinics will be held next week on monday, august 15th and tuesday, august 16th. all you need to provide is a copy of the child’s shot record — and a health insurance card. sv, abc-seven. by the way: classes get under way this monday in the las cruces school district. so get your shots! we have a