Jackson County Health Department is proud to participate in the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC).  VFC helps families by providing free vaccines to doctors or clinics who serve eligible children and is administered at the national level by the CDC through the National Immunization Program.

Childhood vaccinations are available for no charge at the Jackson County Health Department.

Jackson County Health Department provides vaccinations for the following vaccine-preventable diseases for Children
          Diphtheria
          Tetanus (Lockjaw)
          Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
          Hepatitis B
          Polio
          Pneumococcus
          Measles
          Mumps
          Rubella (German Measles)
          Varicella (Chickenpox)
          Hepatitis A (as needed)
          Influenza (as needed)
          Pneumonia (as needed)
          Meningococcal  Coming Soon

Adult vaccines are provided on a limited basis at a nominal fee. Vaccines offer include:

          Tetanus/Diphtheria
          Measles/Mumps/Rubella
          Hepatitis B (to eligible high risk clients)
          Hepatitis A (to eligible high risk clients)
          Influenza (based on availability)
          Pneumonia

For further information on vaccines and who should take a particular vaccine see the Vaccine Information Sheets at
http://www.cdc.gov/NIP/publications/VIS/default.htm
 

           RECOMMENDED CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE

click on the needle to keep your own records of your child's shots

 

 

Announcing ImmunizeFlorida.org As part of The Early Childhood Immunization Initiative, the Bureau of Immunization has launched a new web site, www.ImmunizeFlorida.org.  The site contains comprehensive information for medical providers, parents, and the community regarding early childhood immunization.  (10/29/04) Links to Immunization sites: Bureau of Immunization