Preteen Vaccine Week

Uninsured and underinsured children under 18 years old can get free vaccines with no appointment March 5 – 7 at West Berkeley Family Wellness Center.

Preteen Vaccine Week promotes the importance of immunizing preteens to protect them from serious, yet preventable diseases. Preteen Vaccine Week, observed statewide, will be celebrated March 5 – 7 at West Berkeley Family Wellness Center. No appointment, no insurance required.

In California, a Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) booster vaccine and completed series of chickenpox vaccine are now required before 7th grade. Apart from these vaccines, the Federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) currently recommends that 11- and 12- year olds receive seasonal flu, COVID 19, meningococcal vaccines, and has highlighted the importance in receiving human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect them against HPV-related cancers and infections.  Even now, with the COVID-19 pandemic behind us, some kids are still behind on their immunizations and will need to catch up on other vaccines, including MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and Hepatitis B. 

Where: West Berkeley Family Wellness Center

When: Tuesday, March 5-Tuesday, March 7, from 9:00am-3:00pm (closed for lunch from 12:00pm-1:00pm)

Who: Free vaccines for children up to age 18 years without insurance or whose insurance does not cover the cost of vaccines. All insured children are not eligible to receive vaccinations at the West Berkeley Family Wellness Center. Call (510) 981-5350 if you need assistance to determine eligibility.