Immunizations
Children
Regular
checkups at your pediatrician's office or local health clinic are an important
way to keep children healthy.
By making sure your child gets immunized on time, you can provide the best available defense against many dangerous childhood diseases. Immunizations protect children against: hepatitis B, polio, measles, mumps, rubella (German measles), pertussis (whooping cough), diphtheria, tetanus (lockjaw), Haemophilus influenzae type b, pneumococcal infections, and chickenpox. All of these immunizations need to be given before children are two years old in order for them to be protected during their most vulnerable period. Are your child's immunizations up-to-date? Click here to download the current childhood immunization schedule. (Adobe Acrobat Reader Required)
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the following four vaccines for teenagers and one vaccine for college students.
Vaccines needed for teenagers
- Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine
- Hepatitis B vaccines
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine
- Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccine
- Meningococcus vaccine
Vaccines needed for college students
- Meningococcus vaccine to ward against meningitis
Vaccines needed for all adults
- Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine
- Hepatitis B vaccines (adults at risk)
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine
- Tetanus-Diphtheria vaccine
Vaccines needed for those age 50 and older
- Influenza vaccine (for the flu)
Vaccines needed for those age 65 and older
Immunizations are available at the following clinics. Please bring immunization record and medical card.
- Mobile Health
Clinics
660-7340 - West Central Clinic
2716 W. Central
660-7300
Mon., Tues., Weds., Fri. (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Thurs (noon to 6 p.m.)
Costs for Immunizations at the Sedgwick County Health Department
Immunizations are available on a sliding fee scale which is based on income. Proof of income is required. The standard fee listed below is the highest possible rate for each immunization at the Health Department. (The standard fee does not include any reductions from the sliding scale.) Some combination vaccines are also available, which may reduce the cost for clients. Contact the Health Department at 660-7300 for more information or to find out if you are eligible for a sliding scale rate.
| Immunization | Standard Fee (Highest possible fee) |
|---|---|
| DT | $18.30 |
| DTP | $21.96 |
| Tetanus, Diphtheria (TD) | $22.18 |
| DTAP | $25.54 |
| HIB | $26.35 |
| TB skin Test | $28.74 |
| Polio | $29.40 |
| Typhoid (Given orally) | $36.70 |
| Typhoid (Injection) | $50.68 |
| Tdap | $42.05 |
| Pneumonia | $44.00 |
| MMR | $46.36 |
| Yellow Fever | $54.44 |
| Hepatitis A - children | $31.53 |
| Hepatitis A - adult | $68.56 |
| Hepatitis B | $68.38 |
| Rotavirus | $78.88 |
| Varicella (Chicken Pox) | $81.97 |
| Meningitis | $98.40 |
| HPV | $120.00 |
| Prevnar | $126.47 |
| Zostavax (Shingles) | $145.35 |
| Pre-exposure Rabies | $156.73 |
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