School-aged children are required to get certain immunizations before going back to school.

The Effingham County Health Department offers immunizations Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. year-round; however, to make it convenient for parents to get their children immunized, the health department will extend clinic hours on July 15 and 29 until 7 p.m.

Parents are urged not to wait until the last minute and are encouraged to take advantage of the upcoming extended-hour immunization clinics. Appointments are encouraged.

For more information on immunization requirements, eligibility criteria and/or to make an appointment, please call the health department at 754-6484.