Immunizations Program - Adult and Childhood
The Fayette County Health District provides
childhood, adult immunizations and rabies vaccine when needed.
Children are required to be current with shots to
be admitted to school. Follow the link below for the requirements:
The health district conducts immunization clinics
on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Call 740 335.5910 to schedule and
appointment. Immunizations are also offered on our mobile immunization
van. Please call the same number to schedule an appointment on the
van.
Childhood immunizations including: DTP, HIB, IPV
(polio), TD, MMR, Prevnar (Pneumonia), Hepatitis B and Varicella (chickenpox)
are all available at the clinics.
Adult Tetanus are available by appointment
Meningococcal Vaccine for College Students
The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) of the Centers for
Disease Control and Practice (CDC) recommends that those who provide medical
care to this group inform students and their parents about meningococcal disease
and the benefits of vaccination. For more information follow this link:
Travelers Vaccinations
The public health nurses at the Marion
County Health Department can help the traveler determine what immunizations are
required for foreign travel. Some vaccinations are available at the health
department and the nurses will refer the traveler another clinic if we do not
offer the vaccine. For more information go to: www.cdc.gov/travel
The Fayette County Health District will be providing an opportunity to get the
Meningococcal Vaccine at the Health Department during the summer months of June,
July, & August. The cost for the vaccination is $50.00. Please call Nursing
at the Marion County Health Department to place your name on a list to arrange
for the vaccination.
The cost for most immunizations through the
Health District Childhood Immunization Clinics is $10.00 for the first
vaccination and $5.00 for additional vaccinations given during the same visit..
Medicaid is accepted for many vaccines.
No one will be turned away due to financial difficulties.
A parent or adult must accompany child.
For Additional Information Call: 740 335.5910
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