Children's Health & Safety Fair
WOODSTOCK IL – “The Path to Health and Safety” is the theme of the 23rd annual McHenry County Children’s Health & Safety Fair which will be held at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14, on Wednesday, July 31, from 9am to 4pm. Admission is free.
Over 1,200 children and adults visited the fair last year, providing families with not only fun activities but also important immunizations and physicals before the start of the new school year. This year will offer animal characters, Flight for Life helicopter, Crystal Lake Fire Department’s smoke house, child ID system, and over 40 interactive educational exhibits including door prizes. Children are issued a card which will be stamped at each exhibitor’s booth. A completed, stamped card can be turned in for a free school supply box and enters children into a raffle for one of two new bikes and helmets.
Schedule your child’s appointment now for school physicals (for qualifying children) at the Family Health Partnership Clinic (815-334-8987). Immunizations and dental exams are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents need to bring their child’s updated shot record. Call McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) at 815-334-4500 for immunization information. All services have a nominal fee.
The Children’s Fair Coalition partners includes Community Action Agency/Head Start, Centegra Health System, CL Graphics, Community Health Partnership Clinic, Family Health Partnership Clinic, League of Women Voters of Illinois Education Fund, McHenry County College, McHenry County Department of Health, McHenry Community Health Center, McHenry County Mental Health Board, Mercy Health System, Northwest Herald/Shaw Media, Star 105.5, and Youth Service Bureau, Div. of Pioneer Center. The fair is also supported by organizations and volunteers who contribute time, services, and/or financial donations. For more information, contact MCDH at 815-334-4510.
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