Back- to- school immunization clinic set Friday

GC Health Unit holds immunization clinic

The Garland County Health Unit will hold a backtoschool immunization clinic from 8 a. m. to 5: 30 p. m. Friday at 1425 Malvern Ave. Appointments can be made by calling 624- 3394.

Parents should have their child’s shot records and insurance cards with them. If the child does not have insurance, the vaccines will be provided at no charge.

Oaklawn Rotary will provide hot dogs, chips and soft drinks.

The Arkansas State Board of Health implemented several changes to the school- entry immunization requirements last year that include, but are not limited, to the following:

• Children 11 years of age or older must have one dose of vaccine to prevent tetanus, diphtheria and Pertussis ( Tdap vaccine).

• K- 12 children must have two doses of varicella ( chickenpox) vaccine or provide an official report for history of disease by a medical professional.

• All seventh- graders will be required to have one dose of MCV4 ( Meningococcal) vaccine with a second dose given at age 16.

Transition Employment Program graduates 28

Rising seniors from across the state will graduate from the Transition Employment Program today at 2 p. m. in the Hot Springs Convention Center.

TEP is a project designed to give rising seniors the vital skills and knowledge to transition from high school to adult life. The ceremony will honor the 28 students graduating from the program.

The program is in its second year. It is a partnership of the Arkansas Transition Project and the Arkansas Career Training Institute.

Students underwent various assessments during the five- week period to gauge their strengths. They also obtained industry certifications and participated in internships. The project is designed to help students with disabilities gain lifelong career- readiness skills and prepare them for a paid work experience next summer.

WCA Workforce board to meet Thursday

The West Central Arkansas Workforce Development Board will meet at 10: 30 a. m. Thursday at Smokin’ in Style BBQ , 2278

Albert Pike.

City streets closed for utility projects

The southbound lane of Malvern Avenue, from Convention Boulevard to Church Street, will be closed today through Friday for fiber optic cable installation.

Signs will be posted and flaggers will be present to direct traffic. Motorists should use caution when traveling in the area.

The closings of Scott Street, between Leawood and Mote Streets, and Leawood Street, from Scott Street to Vista Avenue, have been extended through today.

Signs will be posted, and motorists should seek alternate routes.