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Mount Tahoma High School, 4634 S. 74th St., Tacoma
Free sports physicals and immunizations for TPS students at Aug. 4 event
Tacoma Public Schools and MultiCare are partnering to provide physicals and vaccines for students this summer.
When: Thursday, Aug. 4, 3-6 p.m.
Where: Mount Tahoma High School, 4634 S. 74th St., Tacoma
Sports physicals
Middle and high school students can get a free sports physical, which includes distance eye screening, height/weight check, blood pressure check and a physical exam provided by a doctor.
Back-to-school vaccines
Those ages 6 months and up can get free back-to school vaccinations at the event, including TDAP, HPV, MC4 and more. Please bring your child’s immunization records.
COVID-19 vaccines
Those ages six months and up can get a free COVID-19 vaccine at the event; those 5 years and up can get a booster shot.
Students under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Paperwork must be completed at the event.
For more information, email communityoutreach@multicare.org.
Future Vaccination Events
Silas High School, 1202 N. Orchard St., Tacoma
Aug. 18, 3:30 - 6 p.m.
Lincoln High School, 701 S. 37th., Tacoma
Sept. 1, 3:30 - 6 p.m.
Do you need transportation to a vaccination clinic?
- Pierce Transit gives free bus rides to people going to vaccine appointments. Call (253) 581-8000 or visit piercetransit.org.
- Students with limited mobility, including those who use wheelchairs or scooters, can call Around the Sound at 253-858-7088 or visit atstrans.org to arrange a ride.