Barnstable County’s Public Health Nursing Division Provided 100 Catch-Up Vaccines for Children at Touch-A-Truck Event in Hyannis
The Barnstable County Public Health Nursing Division’s Public Immunization Program offers all immunizations, including flu vaccine, to County residents. The Program provides vaccines on request for schools and municipalities, including fire and police, and is happy to work with towns to provide vaccinations during planned events and community engagements.
For this particular event which took place on Wednesday, August 20th from 4 PM to 7 PM, our nurses provided 100 catch-up vaccines to children returning to school this fall.
The event was collaboration between Barnstable County Public Health Nursing, Barnstable Public Schools and the Hyannis Youth Community Center. The following organizations participated: Red Cross, Duffy Health, We Can, Hyannis Library, Hyannis Fire, and Cape Cod Family Resource Centers.
Kids and families had an opportunity to explore the fire station, trucks, and equipment under the supervision of Hyannis firefighters. It was a welcome distraction for youth who were receiving their vaccinations. Many thanks to Hyannis Fire for providing the facility and hosting this impactful community event!
