The Kern County Public Health Department is reminding parents children need immunizations to start certain grades. 

Students entering 7th grade and kindergarten are required to have certain vaccinations before starting school. 

The Kern County Public Health Department will be hosting clinics to inform the public more on immunizations. They will take place at Veterans Hall, 2102 Ridge Road on August 7-11 and August 14-18. 

Children will be able to receive vaccinations August 7-11 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. From August 14-16 vaccinations will be available between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. On Thursday August 17 vaccinations will be given from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Friday August 18 children can receive vaccinations starting at 8 a.m. and ending at noon.