Shelby families: Polk County immunization clinics include July 20 window

Polk County Health Department has posted its 2026 immunization clinic schedule for families preparing for school-required vaccines. For Shelby-area parents and guardians, one date lines up closely with back-to-school planning: a Monday, July 20, 2026 clinic from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

The key local appointment: July 20 (3:30–5:30 p.m.)

The health department’s published schedule lists a clinic on Monday, July 20, 2026, running 3:30–5:30 p.m. Clinics are held at the Polk County Health Department, 309 Commercial Street, Stromsburg.

The schedule also notes that dates and times may change and that appointments must be made in advance through the Polk County Health Department at (402) 747-2211. Before attending, parents should confirm the exact clinic details and scheduling instructions.

Nebraska’s seventh-grade booster requirement (Tdap)

Nebraska law requires that every student entering the seventh grade have a booster immunization containing diphtheria and tetanus toxoids and an acellular pertussis vaccine (often described as the Tdap booster). This requirement is in Nebraska Revised Statute 79-217.

Practically, if you’re working through school enrollment and your child is entering seventh grade, plan for the Tdap booster as part of your immunization check.

Where Shelby families fit

Because Shelby is in Polk County, the Polk County Health Department’s clinic schedule is a local option for families looking to complete school vaccine requirements through the county health system.

What parents should do next

• Get the full schedule and confirm details. Use the health department’s 2026 schedule document and re-check before going.
• Call to schedule in advance. The schedule indicates appointments are required.
• Bring immunization records. Bring whatever documentation you have from prior schools or healthcare providers so staff can review what’s already on file.
• Ask about vaccine availability for your child’s needs. Clinics hold scheduled immunization opportunities, but families should ask what’s available for their specific requirements.

With a July 20 clinic window on the calendar, Shelby families can use the county schedule to plan next steps before school enrollment deadlines come into focus.

Sources

• 2026 Immunization Clinic Schedule (Polk County Health Department) — PDF
• Nebraska Revised Statute 79-217 — School immunization requirements
• City of Shelby, Nebraska — official website