Free vaccines and entertainment for children at 3 local schools
Texas Insider Report: AUSTIN, Texas – Houston – Just in time for the new school year, Congressman Gene Green invites media and members of the community to his upcoming 18th Annual Immunization Day where free vaccines will be provided to school-age children. The event will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Davila Elementary, Galena Park High School and Herrera Elementary.
Congressman Green will hold a press conference at Davila Elementary at 10:00 a.m.
The Davila Elementary location will also feature fun guests, activities and prizes. Houston Dynamo Charities will bring the team mascot, Yellow Cab Greater Houston will have an antique yellow cab for children to explore, and Rotary International will give out school supplies (while supplies last).
In addition, hosts from KRBE will be broadcasting live, playing music and giving prizes to promote the event and Comcast’s Internet Essentials Program. Comcast’s program aims to close the digital divide by providing economically disadvantaged families with low cost internet access to children beyond the school day
Congressman Green also thanks the Houston Independent School District, Harris County Hospital District, and Texas Children’s Hospital for their participation and support. Download an event flyer here.
WHAT: 18th Annual Immunization Day
WHEN: Saturday, August 24
Press Conference at Davila Elementary at 10:00 a.m.
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Davila Elementary, 7610 Dahlia, Houston, TX 77012
Galena Park High School, 1000 Keene St, Houston, TX 77547
Herrera Elementary, 525 Bennington, Houston, TX 77022
DETAILS: Join Congressman Green, Houston Dynamo Charities, KRBE, Yellow Cab – Greater Houston Transportation Company, Harris County Hospital District, Texas Children’s Hospital and Rotary International for prizes and entertainment while free immunizations are provided to school-age children. Parents are asked to bring a copy of their child’s immunization record.