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PRESS RELEASE

Above: A student receives a vaccination at the Long Beach Health Department's Back to School Vax & Resource Fair 2025.

Long Beach, CA - The City of Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services (Health Department) will host "Superheroes Shield Up for School," a back-to-school vaccination and resource fair, from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at the Main Health Facility (2525 Grand Ave.). This free superhero-themed event will help families prepare for the new school year with school-required vaccinations, connections to community resources and family-friendly activities.

"Childhood vaccinations play a critical role in keeping our community healthy," said Mayor Rex Richardson. "This free event helps students prepare for a return to school while providing families with valuable health resources."

Children and teens ages 18 and younger who are uninsured, enrolled in Medi-Cal, or identify as American Indian or Alaska Native are eligible to receive school-required vaccinations at this event. The event will offer all vaccines required for school entry, including Tdap boosters for students entering seventh grade, for free. California law requires students entering transitional kindergarten, kindergarten and seventh grade to meet specific immunization requirements before attending school.

Vaccine appointments are recommended and can be scheduled through MyTurn in English and Spanish. Walk-ins will also be accommodated. Families are encouraged to bring their child's immunization record. The California Digital Vaccine Record (DVR) provides secure access to official immunization records and can be accessed online, printed and used as proof of vaccination for school, childcare, work or other needs.

"Just as superheroes help keep their communities safe, vaccinations are one of the most effective ways to protect children from serious diseases," said Acting Health Officer Dr. Cliff Okada. "Vaccines help students stay healthy, reduce missed school days and safeguard those who cannot be vaccinated. Every shot is a small act of heroism that brings us one step closer to building a healthier, stronger Long Beach."

The event will also feature free food, back-to-school giveaways, games, superhero-themed activities and opportunity prize drawings for children who receive a vaccine. Families are encouraged to attend dressed as their favorite superheroes.

Community organizations and service providers will host informational booths offering resources and support for families. The Health Department's Sensory Area For Everyone (S.A.F.E.) vehicle will be available on-site, providing a quiet, inclusive vaccination space for people with sensory needs.

Last year, the Health Department administered nearly 200 doses of required vaccines at Back-to-School Clinics, helping families meet California's immunization requirements before the start of the school year.

For more information about the "Superheroes Shield Up for School" event and other immunization resources, visit longbeach.gov/immunizations. Future community vaccination clinic dates will also be posted on this site.

About the City of Long Beach
Long Beach is nestled along the Southern California coast and home to approximately 466,000people. As an award-winning full-service charter city, Long Beach offers the amenities of a metropolitan city while maintaining a strong sense of individual and diverse neighborhoods, culture, and community. With a bustling downtown and over six miles of scenic beaches, Long Beach is a renowned tourist and business destination and home to the iconic Queen Mary, nationally recognized Aquarium of the Pacific and Long Beach Airport, the award-winning Long Beach Convention and Entertainment Center and world-class Port of Long Beach.

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