Immunizations
Protect Your Family’s Health
Staying up to date on immunizations is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from serious, potentially life-threatening diseases. Immunizations not only protect your family, they also reduce the spread of illness within the community. By keeping your family on schedule with recommended immunizations, you’re building a strong shield of protection that lasts for years to come. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
Immunizations Keep Children Safe
Getting your child immunized on schedule is one of the most important steps you can take to keep them safe from diseases. Because a baby’s immune system isn’t fully developed at birth, they are more vulnerable to infections and illness. Immunizations teach the immune system how to recognize and fight diseases, building strong natural defenses to keep your child healthy as they grow.
Available Immunizations
Footnotes:
1st dose may be delayed due to birth weight and/or if medically unstable. 2nd dose of Hepatitis B may be given at 1-2 months old, if combination vaccine used after 1st dose, your child may receive 4 doses in total. Follow your healthcare provider’s recommended schedule if mother has hepatitis B infection or suspected to be infected.
This dose of DTaP may be given as early as age 12 months if it has been 6 months since the previous dose.
Your child may not need this dose depending on the brand of vaccine that your healthcare provider uses.
* Your child may only receive 3 doses instead of 4 depending on the brand of vaccine that your healthcare provider uses.
Doses need to be administered at least 6 months apart.
May start series at 9 years old.
Depending on brand used, doses 1 and 2 should be separated by at least 1 month or 6 months. Your teen may need an additional dose(s) depending on your healthcare provider’s recommendation. MenABCWY may be administered when MenACWY and MenB are recommended during the same visit.
One dose each fall or winter to all people ages 6 months and older. Some children younger than age 9 years need 2 doses; ask your child’s healthcare provider if your child needs more than 1 dose.
Number of doses needed is guided by annual ACIP recommendations, age and health conditions.
Dose depends on mother’s vaccination status and babies age entering RSV season.
Your child may need 1 dose between 8-19 months old if considered high risk based on criteria listed by the CDC.
COVID and flu shots are available for all community members. Other immunizations are available to those who qualify for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program ONLY.
Who is Eligible for Immunizations?
If your child is younger than 19 and meets one or more of the following, they are eligible to receive immunizations at the Calloway County Health Department:
Medicaid Eligible
Uninsured
American Indian or Alaska Native
Underinsured (provider does not cover immunizations)
What is Needed at Each Appointment
Please bring the following items with you to every appointment:
Immunization (shot) record
Medicaid Insurance card(s)
Form of payment (if applicable): cash, check or credit card
Any custody or guardianship papers (if applicable)
Photo ID for parent/legal guardian
*PLEASE NOTE: Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to every appointment.
Access Your Immunization Records
The KYIR Public Portal enables you to access you or your child’s immunization records.
To visit the portal, scan the QR code or click the link below.
Are Immunizations Safe?
Immunizations save lives and increase the quality of lives by preventing the spread of communicable diseases. According to the CDC, four million deaths worldwide are prevented by childhood immunizations every year. Unfortunately, misinformation regarding immunizations is rampant.
Immunization safety is a top priority for public health authorities. Everyone has the right to accurate, trustworthy information when making decisions for the health of themselves and their families. For more information about immunizations, visit the links below.