Immunization Clinics:
Routine immunization clinics are held at the Lewis County Public Health Agency every Tuesday morning from 9:00-10:30AM and the first and third Wednesday of every month from 3pm to 5pm No appointment is necessary. All children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring your immunization records to clinic.

Other clinics are held in the local schools and in community locations as needed. Watch our web site for times and locations near you.

Vaccines for Children Program:
The Vaccines for Children program is an entitlement program (a right granted by law) for eligible children, age 18 and younger. Public Health has participated with this program since its beginning in 1994. VFC helps families of children who may not otherwise have access to vaccines by providing free vaccines to the providers who serve them. VFC is administered at the national level by the CDC through the National Immunization Program. CDC contracts with vaccine manufacturers to buy vaccines at reduced rates.

Eligibility requirements are as follows:

• You are 18 years of age or younger
• You are eligible for Medicaid or
• Have no health insurance or
• Your health insurance does not cover immunization or
• You have Child Health Plus B or
• Are Native American or Alaskan Native.

Adult Immunizations:
A variety of immunizations are available for adults as well. There is a charge for all adult vaccinations except for Hepatitis A and B as they are offered free to all adults who screen at risk for these diseases. Public Health also offers an International Travel Clinic. This clinic is by appointment only and will assist the traveler in receiving all necessary immunizations and health education required for international travel.

Immunization Requirements for School and College Entry

Children are required by law to have certain vaccinations. Here is a summary of what your child will need at each level. Public Health welcomes parents to call us with any questions about required vaccines, to check on your child’s current immunization record, or to set up an appointment to receive vaccinations.

Don’t procrastinate and wait until school is a week away, get your vaccines now so that you will be all set to go and not have to worry at the last minute.

Lewis County Public Health has immunization clinics every Tuesday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and on the first and third Wednesdays of each month from 3 - 5 p.m.
Please bring your child’s vaccination record with you. If you have any questions you may contact Lewis County Public Health at 376-5453 and ask for Colleen or Sharon.

For Entry into Preschool/Head Start
  • 3 doses of DTaP ( diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis)
  • 3 doses of polio
  • 1 dose of MMR (measles, mumps and reubella)
  • 3 doses of hepatitis B
  • 3 doses of HIB (Haemophilus influenzae B)
  • 4 doses by 15 months of age of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine if born after 1/1/08
  • 1 dose of varicella or chickenpox vaccine

For Entry into Kindergarten
  • 3 doses of DTaP ( diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis)
  • 3 doses of polio
  • 2 doses of MMR (measles, mumps and reubella)
  • 3 doses of hepatitis B
  • 1 dose of varicella or chickenpox vaccine

For Entry into 6th grade
  • 1 dose of TDaP (tetanus / diptheria / pertussis) booster.
  • 1 dose of varicella or chickenpox vaccine

  • A second dose of Varicella (chicken pox) is recommended for those who have only received one prior dose, but not required .

For the college bound students
  • 1 dose of Menactra (meningitis) is highly recommended and often required by the particular college
  • will need proof of having 2 doses of MMR (measles-mumps-rubella),
  • will need proof of having three Hepatitis vaccinations
  • some colleges recommend a PPD (TB skin test).

We highly recommend the Hepatitis A vaccine to everyone, regardless of age. This vaccine protects the liver from food and water borne disease.