Public Health Nursing

Immunizations (Child, Adult & Travel)

 

Children under the age of 19 years will receive required immunizations at a minimal administrative cost. Medicaid, Caresource, Molina and United HealthCare insurance is accepted; no child will be turned away due to inability to pay.

 

The goal of the immunization program is to reduce and eliminate 16 vaccine-preventable diseases among children with the following vaccines: Diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis; Haemophilus influenza type b; Hepatitis A; Hepatitis B; Human papillomavirus; Influenza; Measles, mumps and rubella; Meningococcal (meningitis); Pneumococcal (pneumonia); Polio; Rotavirus; and Varicella (chicken pox).

 

Hours: by appointment. Contact: 454-9741 extension 246.

 

Resources

Schedule for Persons Birth through 18 years

Catch-up Schedule

Adult Schedule, by Vaccine and Age Group

Link to program flyer

 

shingles-button.jpgWe Have the Shingles Vaccine

The Zostavax vaccine provides protection against shingles, a painful rash caused when inactive chickenpox virus awakens in the body of someone who once had the disease. The shingles vaccine is recommended for people 50 and older and is available here at the Health Department. Zostavax should not be administered to persons with compromised immune systems due to disease or cancer treatment with radiation or chemotherapy. Others who should not receive the vaccine include pregnant women and those who have had a reaction to any component of the vaccine, including gelatin and neomycin. For information: 454-9741 extension 246.

 

Travel Immunizations

When you travel to another country, you are often at greater risk for certain infectious diseases, even if you are staying in first-class accommodations.

Immunizations can prevent many travel illnesses. Immunizations can also help reduce your concern about needing health care in a foreign country. Fees for service are very cost-effective. We offer the following immunizations:

 

Chicken Pox (Varicella)

Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B

Japanese encephalitis

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

Meningococcal meningitis

Polio

Rabies

Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)

Typhoid fever

Yellow fever

Zostavax (Shingles)

 

Please note: An appointment is needed 6-8 weeks before travel. Payment is expected at time of service.

 

We also serve as a resource for local physicians related to travel immunizations and anti-malarial medications.

Let our experienced, dedicated staff help protect you.

 

Hours: by appointment.

 

Contact: 454-9741 X 242.  

 

Link to program flyer