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Students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade are urged to register early for Back to School Blast 2009, an annual event where children get free physicals, immunizations and school supplies.

Students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade are urged to register early for Back to School Blast 2009, an annual event where children get free physicals, immunizations and school supplies.

Children in pre-kindergarten through seventh grade can get free immunizations and school physicals in a Back to School Health Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the Lake Wales YMCA, 1001 Burns Ave. A parent or guardian must accompany the child and bring immunization records. Call 863-519-8242 for more information or to make appointments.

Children in pre-kindergarten through seventh grade can get free immunizations and school physicals Aug. 15 in a Back to School Health Fair at the Lake Wales YMCA, 1001 Burns Ave. Hours will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A parent or guardian must accompany the child and bring immunization records. Some free bus transportation is available.

As Tampa Bay gears up for the back to school season, Metropolitan Ministries is giving away backpacks and school supplies to 5,000 local kids. Register now through August 20.

The event will provide free school physicals and immunizations for children who are entering the Florida school system for the first time. Children must be at least five years old by Aug. 31 to qualify.

It's time to think back to school. And immunizations.

It's time to think back to school. And immunizations.

Central Florida Health Care is having back-to-school events this week, with free immunizations and $20 school or sports physicals, at its Dundee and Lakeland clinics.