Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
The New Mexico Department of Health’s Quay County Public Health Office in Tucumcari is providing no-cost, back-to-school vaccinations for all children age 18 and younger regardless of whether they are a patient or have insurance.
The vaccinations will be offered at the office at 310 S. Second St. at the following dates and times:
— Friday, Aug. 4: 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.
— Monday, Aug. 7: 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.
— Tuesday, Aug. 8: 8-11:30 a.m. and 1-4:30 p.m.
Call (575) 461-2610 for more information or with any questions.
Parents need to bring their child’s shot record and Medicaid or private health insurance card if they have insurance, though immunizations are provided at no cost to parents. No child will be turned away if they don’t have insurance.
To get a copy of your child’s vaccinations record if you don’t have one, visit VaxViewNM.org to download a copy or call 1-833-882-6454. Customers also may leave a voicemail to receive a call back.
Immunization program hours of operation are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with it being closed from noon to 1 p.m. for lunch.
The vaccinations are available through 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, 78 community health centers, public health offices, and private practices across New Mexico are participating in Got Shots?.
To find a clinic in local communities statewide, people are encouraged to go online to immunization.doh.nm.gov and click on the “Got Shots? Information” link.