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Immunizations
Immunizations are vaccines that prevent
illness, especially in children. Childhood vaccinations are given
at no cost to all residents of Stoddard County. These include
immunizations for those entering school or an adult in need of a
Tetanus and Diphtheria booster. Each parent or guardian must
present the child's shot record and social security number. For
residents under the age of 18, a parent or guardian, or a note from
them, is needed for them to receive their immunizations. For anyone
receiving vaccine(s), a shot record and medical card (if applicable)
needs to be presented before shots can be administered. For a list
of available vaccines, please ask a nurse.
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Hepatitis A and
Hepatitis B vaccinations are available to adults at a minimal fee.
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Flu shots are given once a year
at the Health Center and various places in the county.
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Prevnar & Chicken Pox vaccine are
available
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For maximum safety and
effectiveness, childhood vaccine doses should follow the
recommended childhood
immunization schedule for the U.S.
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Your doctor has a plan for giving each child all the vaccines
according to the details of the schedule, and according to any
special needs.
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