(Photos by Sue Vliet)

The city of Milwaukee is sponsoring the 11th annual Milwaukee Child Health Week from August 12-19. The back-to-school family health fairs consist of “Big Health Fairs,” in which Milwaukee children receive free screenings, immunizations and/or lead testing. Children who show up-to-date shot records will receive a backpack and school supplies. Meanwhile, parents can get WIC, BadgerCare Plus and FoodShare information along with advice on health topics such as asthma and diabetes. “Mini Health Fairs” offer free immunizations and lead tests. Parents will be able to look up their children’s records for immunizations and lead tests on site.

Big Health Fairs

Friday, Aug. 12
10-3 p.m.
South Division High School
1515 W. Lapham Blvd.

Friday, Aug. 19
10– 3 p.m.
North Division High School (Lindsay Heights)
North Division Campus
1011 W. Center St.

Mini Health Fairs

Tuesday, Aug. 16
10-2 p.m.
YMCA at 1350 W. North Ave.

Wednesday, Aug. 17
10-2 p.m.
YMCA at 9050 N. 91^st St.

Thursday, Aug. 18
10-2 p.m.
Pick’n Save parking lot (Clarke Square)
1818 W. National Ave.

A Milwaukee Health Department nurse immunizes Edrias at the South Division High School health fair, sponsored by the city.

Kimberly Paulina (Edrias’ sister) waits for her shot at the health fair.

Children view a dental hygiene exhibit, one of many educational activities at the health fair.

United Health Care provided materials, services and entertainment at the fair.

Families sign up for services during Milwaukee Child Health Week.

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Child Health Week kicks off in Milwaukee

by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
August 11, 2011

<h1>Child Health Week kicks off in Milwaukee</h1>
<p class="byline">by Edgar Mendez, Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service <br />August 11, 2011</p>

<p>(Photos by Sue Vliet)</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignleft is-resized"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/clarke-square/files/2011/08/chw-450x294.png" alt="" class="wp-image-2068" title="chw" height="106" width="162" /></figure>
<p>The city of Milwaukee is sponsoring the 11th annual Milwaukee Child Health Week from August 12-19.&nbsp; The back-to-school family health fairs consist of “Big Health Fairs,” in which Milwaukee children receive free screenings, immunizations and/or lead testing. Children who show up-to-date shot records will receive a backpack and school supplies. Meanwhile, parents can get WIC, BadgerCare Plus and FoodShare information along with advice on health topics such as asthma and diabetes. “Mini Health Fairs” offer free immunizations and lead tests. Parents will be able to look up their children’s records for immunizations and lead tests on site.</p>
<p><a href="http://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/healthAuthors/MCH/PDFs/2011childhealthwkflyers6-30E.pdf" target="_blank">Click here for more details.</a></p>
<p><strong>Big Health Fairs</strong></p>
<p>Friday, Aug. 12<br />
10-3 p.m.<br />
South Division High School<br />
1515 W. Lapham Blvd.</p>
<p>Friday, Aug. 19<br />
10– 3 p.m.<br />
North Division High School (Lindsay Heights)<br />
North Division Campus<br />
1011 W. Center St.</p>
<p><strong>Mini Health Fairs</strong></p>
<p>Tuesday, Aug. 16<br />
10-2 p.m.<br />
YMCA at 1350 W. North Ave.</p>
<p>Wednesday, Aug. 17<br />
10-2 p.m.<br />
YMCA at 9050 N. 91<sup>st</sup> St.</p>
<p>Thursday, Aug. 18<br />
10-2 p.m.<br />
Pick’n Save parking lot (Clarke Square)<br />
1818 W. National Ave.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone size-medium wp-image-2091 is-resized"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/clarke-square/files/2011/08/sd-healthfair-02-450x297.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-2091" height="297" width="450" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">A Milwaukee Health Department nurse immunizes Edrias at the South Division High School health fair, sponsored by the city.</figcaption></figure>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone size-medium wp-image-2092 is-resized"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/clarke-square/files/2011/08/sd-healthfair-03-450x297.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-2092" height="297" width="450" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kimberly Paulina (Edrias’ sister) waits for her shot at the health fair.</figcaption></figure>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone size-medium wp-image-2093 is-resized"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/clarke-square/files/2011/08/sd-healthfair-09-450x297.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-2093" height="297" width="450" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Children view a dental hygiene exhibit, one of many educational activities at the health fair.</figcaption></figure>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone size-full wp-image-2094 is-resized"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/clarke-square/files/2011/08/sd-healthfair-10.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-2094" height="640" width="423" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">United Health Care provided materials, services and entertainment at the fair.</figcaption></figure>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignnone size-medium wp-image-2095 is-resized"><img src="https://milwaukeenns.org/clarke-square/files/2011/08/sd-healthfair-11-450x297.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-2095" height="297" width="450" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Families sign up for services during Milwaukee Child Health Week.</figcaption></figure>
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