Families in Richmond and Henrico County are encouraged to take advantage of free school-required immunizations and physicals throughout the summer, courtesy of the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts.

RHHD has opened registration for appointments at its Henrico East Clinic at 1400 N. Laburnum Ave., Henrico West Clinic at 8600 Dixon Powers Drive, and Cary Street Clinic at 400 E. Cary St., as well as the Henrico Arms Community Center at 1566 Edgelawn Circle.

These sites will be used alongside RHHD Resource Centers in the neighborhoods of Creighton, Fairfield, Gilpin, Hillside, Mosby, Southwood and Whitcomb, as well as the RHHD mobile van clinic. Spanish bilingual staff will be present at each location.

“Summer is a great time to get your child up to date on school-required immunizations and physicals,” Dr. Becca Bruhl, RHHD adviser on community & children’s health, said in a statement. “These safe and effective immunizations help keep our children and community healthy.”

“I encourage parents to take advantage of one of these upcoming opportunities, and help ensure your child is ready for school on day one.”

Appointments can be scheduled at an RHHD site by calling (804) 205-3501. More information is available at

RHHD.gov/childhoodvax.