Immunizations

Each year, top disease experts and doctors who care for children work together to decide what to recommend that will best protect U.S. children from diseases. The schedule is evaluated each year based on the most recent scientific data available

Healthcare providers should identify children who have missed well-child visits and/or recommended vaccinations and contact parents to schedule in-person appointments, starting with newborns, infants and children up to 24 months, young children, and extending through adolescence. The Health Department has vaccines available to persons without health insurance or covered by Medicaid.

What do I need to bring?

• Copy of child’s immunization record
• Copy of Medicaid insurance card (if applicable)
• A child less than 18 years of age who is accompanied by an adult other than the parent or guardian written permission is required. Print and complete the following form: Accompaniment Immunization Permission Form

Healthcare providers, whether they administer vaccines or not, should take steps to ensure that their patients receive vaccines according to the Standards for Adult Immunization Practice. Older adults and adults with underlying medical conditions are particularly at increased risk for preventable disease and complications if vaccination is deferred. The Health Department has vaccines available to persons without health insurance or covered by Medicaid.