Child and Adult Immunizations

The Vanderburgh County Health Department (VCHD) Immunization Clinic offers vaccines to all ages. Our main goal is preventing children and adults who live, play, and work in our community from becoming ill with and spreading serious and potentially fatal diseases like measles, meningitis, and pertussis (whooping cough).

All immunizations are given according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention’s (CDC) guidelines.

 *** Please call 812-435-2400 option 1 to schedule an appointment ***

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Requirements to be Seen

  • Children 0-18 years:
    • A complete shot record showing all immunizations since birth is required.  Please bring any shot record you have, regardless of which language it is in.
    • A child must be brought by an adult 18 years of age or older.  The adult may be:
      • The child’s parent (step-parent is not considered a legal parent without paperwork)
      • Legal guardian with appropriate legal paperwork from DCS or the Courts
      • Any other adult with written and signed consent by the parent/legal guardian.
    • If you have health insurance coverage, you must bring your insurance card to the appointment.
  • Adults 19 years and older:
    • A complete shot record is not always required, but is always helpful in determining which vaccines are needed
    • If certain vaccines are needed for school, work, or immigration, please bring the paperwork indicating which vaccinations are needed.
    • If you have health insurance coverage, you must bring your insurance card to the appointment
    • Bring Photo ID if you have one

Insurance, Fees, & Eligibility

  • If you have insurance coverage (including Medicaid), fees will be billed to your insurance
  • If you do not have health insurance coverage, a $15 per vaccine administration fee is charged.  Fees are payable at the time of service.  Those who cannot pay will never be turned away and Fees can be waived upon request.
  • Clients can be seen at VCHD if they meet one of the following:
    • Medicaid
    • No health insurance coverage for vaccines
    • Children (0-18 years old) who are American Indian or Alaskan Native
    • Some Private Insurance
      • VCHD uses a 3rd party billing company (VaxCare). Not all insurance plans are accepted. Clients are responsible for knowing their insurance coverage and are responsible for all fees charged through VaxCare.

Hints for Locating Shot Records

If you do not have your shot record, the following may be helpful places to check:

  • Current and previous healthcare providers
  • Current and previous schools attended
  • Current and previous employers
  • If your shot record is located outside the United States:
    • We can accept pictures of the record if you have the ability to receive a text message or email with a picture of the vaccine record
    • If you do not have access to the record in any way, a vaccination plan will be discussed at your appointment.