Immunizations
Immunizations for children and adults are offered from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Available at your local health department:
Children & Infants
DtaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis) - This is a series of 5 injections given
at 2, 4, 6, 12-18 months and at 4-6 years old. It is required for entry to
day care, preschool and Kindergarten.
Polio (Inactivated Polio) - This is a series of 4 injections given at 2, 4, and 12
months, then a booster at age 4-6 years old. It is required for entry to
day care, preschool and Kindergarten.
Hib (Haemophilus Influenzae B) - This is a series of either 3 or 4 injections given
at 2, 4, 6 and 12 months. It is required for entry to day care or preschool.
Hepatitis B (This vaccine prevents a fatal liver disease) - This is a series of 3
injections. The first given within 12 hours of birth and then at 2 and 6
months. It is required for entry to day care, preschool and Kindergarten.
MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) - This is a series of 2 injections. These are
given at 12 months and 4-6 years old. It is required for day care,
preschool and Kindergarten.
Varicella (Chicken Pox Vaccine) - This is a series of 2 injections. These are
given at 12 months and 4-6 years old. It is required for day care,
preschool and Kindergarten.
Prevnar (Pneumococcal) - This is a series of 4 injections given at 2, 4, 6 and
12 months. It is not required but is highly recommended.
Rotavirus (This vaccine prevents a serious diarrhea illness). It is given at 2,
4, and 6 months. This vaccine is given as drops in the mouth. It is not
required but is highly recommended.
Hepatitis A (This vaccine prevents a liver disease) - This is a series of 2 injections
given at 12 months to 18 months. It is not required but is highly
recommended.
For children (age 6 months and up) and adults we offer flu vaccine in the fall
and winter months.
Teens & Adosescents
Tdap booster (Tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis vaccine).This protects against
the whooping cough (Pertussis) disease that spreads easily by coughing. This
This vaccine is a booster given at age 10 or 11 with a catch-up dose during
teenage years. Only 1 dose is needed at this time.
Meningococcal - This vaccine protects against the deadly bacterial form of Meningitis. A
dose is given initially at age 11 then a second dose is given at 16. This vaccine
may be required for college. It is recommended for ages 11 through college age.
Gardasil/Cervarix - These vaccines protect against genital warts that can lead to cancer
later in life. This is a series of 3 vaccines. It is now recommended for both males
and females ages 11-26 years of age.
Pre-College
Please call and speak to the immunization nurse
Adult Vaccines
Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) - This protects against the Whooping Cough
(Pertussis) disease that spreads easily by coughing. It is strongly recommended for
all new parents, grandparents and child care providers. Only 1 dose is needed at
this time.
Td booster (Tetanus and Diptheria) - This is recommended for protection against Tetanus
after an injury if it has been more than 5 years since last injection. A booster
is recommended for general protection every 10 years.
Influenza - It is recommended that any adult get a yearly injection for best
protection against the flu. The highest at risk are people with chronic disease
or over 65 years old.
Appointment:
No appointment is necessary between 8:30am and 4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Fees:
- Some vaccines have a fee if covered under a insurance policy
- There are charges for some vaccines in some circumstances, call for more information.
- Vaccines required due to a disease outbreak are free
