McHenry County Children's Health and Safety Fair Returns

The 22nd annual McHenry County Children’s Health and Safety Fair combines fun with back to school.

This year’s theme is “Makin’ a Splash!” and will feature animal characters, a visit from Ronald McDonald, Flight for Life helicopter, Crystal Lake Fire Department’s smoke house and child ID system.

School physicals, immunizations and dental exams will be available as children get ready to head back to school. There will also be over 40 interactive educational exhibits. Children are issued a card which will be stamped at each exhibitor’s booth.  A completed, stamped card can be turned in for a free school supply box and enters children into a raffle for one of two new bikes and helmets.

“Makin’ a Splash!” is free and will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1 at McHenry County College, 8900 U.S. Highway 14.

Appointments for school physicals (for qualifying children) are still available by calling Family Health Partnership Clinic (815-334-8987). Immunizations and dental exams on the day of the fair are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Parents need to bring their child’s updated shot record. Call McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) at 815-334-4500 for immunization information. All services have a nominal fee.

For more information, contact MCDH at 815-334-4510.