The New Mexico Department of Health’s (NMHealth) Colfax County Public Health Office in Raton, NM, will offer no-cost back-to-school vaccinations for children aged 18 and younger. These vaccinations are available on a walk-in basis or by appointment at the office located at 226 E. 4th Street.
Parents are required to bring their child’s shot record and Medicaid or private health insurance card if they have insurance, although immunizations are provided at no cost. No one will be turned away due to lack of insurance.
To obtain a copy of vaccination records, parents can visit VaxViewNM.org or contact the New Mexico State Immunization Information System Help Desk at 1-833-882-6454. The immunization program operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a lunch break from 12 to 1 p.m.
The vaccinations are part of the Got Shots? immunization campaign organized by the New Mexico Immunization Coalition, which includes the New Mexico Primary Care Association and the Department of Health. This year, over 75 community health centers, public health offices, and private practices across New Mexico are participating in the campaign.
For more information on child vaccines and school vaccine requirements, visit VaccineNM.org or call the NMHealth Helpline at 1-833-SWNURSE (1-833-796-8773). For further inquiries about this press release, contact David Morgan at 575-528-5197 (Office) or 575-649-0754 (Mobile).