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June 19, 2006

Though budget cuts forced the reduction in hours at Contra Costa's drop-in Public Health Immunization Clinics, low-cost immunizations for children and adults will still be available once a week at four sites.

Starting July 1, hours will be reduced at the Immunization Clinics in Brentwood, Concord, Pittsburg, and Richmond, said Erika Jenssen of Contra Costa Public Health's Immunization Program. Bay Point Health Center will no longer offer a drop-in Immunization Clinic.

"Despite the difficult budget situation for Health Services, immunizations are still available. We are encouraging parents to make sure their children have all the required immunizations for school, and if they need vaccinations, to come to the clinics in July when they are less crowded," Jenssen said.

Contra Costa Health Plan members are encouraged to obtain immunizations from their primary care providers at health centers and private practices throughout the County. Tuberculosis testing also is no longer available at the Immunization Clinics.

New Immunization Clinic days, times, and locations will be:

No appointments at these clinics are necessary, but patients are seen on a first come first serve basis so come early. Clinics are closed on holidays. For more information about Public Health Immunization Clinic locations and fees, visit the Contra Costa Health Services website at cchealth.org or call the Immunization Clinic info line at 1-800-246-2494 or 925-313-6767.

Travel vaccines will not be available at these Immunization Clinic sites, but will be available by appointment only at a different location. Call Angela Pepsin for travel clinic appointments at 925-313-6488.

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