Free back-to-school vaccines offered in DeKalb

State rep. Stephanie Stuckey Benfield, D-Avondale, will sponsor free back-to-school vaccines and health screening later this month in central DeKalb County.

Parents must bring children’s immunization records to receive the vaccines. The event also features free vision and dental screenings. DeKalb schools require all students have the screenings to enter school.

The event from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, July 27 at Columbia High School, 2106 Columbia Dr., Decatur.

More information: 404-964-7025.

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