Lone Star Family Health Center recommends early immunizations and exams for back to school students

CONROE, Texas -- Lone Star Family Health Center recommends not waiting to get children their regular physical check-ups and immunizations, including dental examinations. By only seeking back-to-school shots at a stand alone or special clinic, a parent/guardian is not taking advantage of the other healthcare needs that could be addressed with physician’s annual visit.

The Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) program will only provide vaccine serum for use during well-child examinations. Due to these changes in State Policy, Lone Star Family Health Center will NOT be offering a Walk-in Shot Clinic. School Shots will only be given during well-child examination.

Best Practices include increasing the number of infants, children, and adolescents who access their medical home in order to ensure that all health care needs of the child/adolescent can be addressed, in addition to school shots.

It is encouraged that parents check with their child’s doctor to find out what school shots they need this year. If the child does not have a physician, an appointment can be made at Lone Star Family Health Center by calling 936-539-4004. New patients are welcome.

Lone Star Family Health Center was formed as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2002, to strengthen, stabilize and expand patient access to affordable health care services in the Montgomery County area. LSFHC is staffed by board-certified physicians, nurse practitioners and resident physicians. The staff and leadership are committed to providing the highest quality care to all patients – from prenatal and newborns to the elderly – and serves as a medical home for ALL who seek care. The relationships between LSFHC and our friends and partners are critical to a healthy community. It is the Mission of Lone Star Family Health Center to provide high quality, easily accessible health services to the underserved and the community at large.

For more information call or access their website at Lone Star Family Health Center