The City of El Paso offers free vaccines for Infant Immunization Week

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- This week is national infant immunization week. It’s an annual event that promotes the benefits of immunizations to improve the health of children.

This year, the primary focus of national infant immunization week is to have families stay on track with their children’s medical visits and the recommended vaccinations. All while highlighting the importance of protecting infants and young children from preventable diseases.

The following vaccines are available to eligible children 5 years and under:

·         Diphtheria, Tetanus and Acellular Pertussis (DTaP)

·         Haemophilus Influenza (Hib)

·         Hepatitis A (HepA)

·         Hepatitis B (HepB)

·         Influenza (IIV)

·         Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR)

·         Pneumococcal 1-Valent Conjugate (PCV13)

·         Polio (IPV)

·         Rotavirus (RV)

·         Varicella (VAR)

The free vaccines will be administered by appointment only from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday at the following locations:

Ysleta Health Center, 110 Candelaria Rd.

Henderson Health Center, 721 S. Mesa

El Paso Drive-IZ Clinic, 5115 El Paso Dr., Suite B-Room 1

Appointments can be made by calling (915) 212-6555.