Immunize El Paso (IZEP) will be transitioning to dispensing COVID-19 vaccinations in a drive-thru hub setting, in line with Texas Department of State Health Services best practices. “We are excited to expand on our existing partnership with SISD, and by petitioning to become a vaccine hub for El Paso, we can administer an additional 5,000 […]Read More
For the first time in their 25-year history, Immunize El Paso has launched an influenza vaccination campaign designed to protect some of El Paso’s most vulnerable population. Most influenza vaccination outreach programs require patients to secure transportation to the clinic site, whether it’s at a physician’s office, local pharmacy, recreation center, or drive-thru environment. IZEP’s […]Read More
Officials with Immunize El Paso say it is not too late to get protected against the flu, with vaccination being the best preventative measure. “There are several ways to prevent the flu, with the most effective being timely vaccination,” said Dusty Warden, Outreach Coordinator with Immunize El Paso. “Additional methods include avoiding contact with sick […]Read More
On Friday, Socorro Independent School District officials announced that their schools, in collaboration with Immunize El Paso, will host flu shot clinics now through the end of the school year at SISD campuses. “We have been working with Immunize El Paso for the last five years to help parents, teachers and the community protect themselves […]Read More
With autumn rapidly approaching, it’s now time to begin preparing for flu season. Immunize El Paso, a non-profit immunization clinic, has begun administering vaccines to children and adults of all ages. Last year, over 180 child deaths were reported by the CDC, the highest ever recorded in a regular flu season. Of those, 80% of […]Read More
Starting Monday, Immunize El Paso will be providing free immunizations to all newborn and infant children less than one year old who qualify under the Texas Vaccines for Children Program. “National Infant Immunization Week provides a valuable opportunity for our community to tell people how important it is for children to be vaccinated,” said Dusty Warden, […]Read More
With back-to-school season underway, it’s time for parents to gather school supplies and back packs. It’s also the perfect opportunity to make sure children are up to date on their vaccines. All immunizations should be completed by the first day of school. Admission into school can be denied until records are produced showing the child […]Read More
As tens of thousands of El Paso-area children head back to school, it’s also time to make sure they are up-to-date on their vaccines. To celebrate the importance of immunizations for people of all ages – and make sure children are protected with all the vaccines they need as they go back to school – […]Read More
During the 2014-2015 flu season, 146 pediatric influenza-associated deaths were reported across the United States equating to a 31% overall increase in flu-related child death. Of those, 17 were right here in Texas. Immunize El Paso is taking the lead to help stop vaccine-preventable death by teaming up with El Paso-area school districts, the City […]Read More
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