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Family Immunization Program

Washtenaw County Public Health promotes the immunization of all children and adults in an effort to prevent serious and sometimes deadly diseases. We believe disease prevention is the key to public health. And we all know it's always better to prevent a disease than to treat it!
Fast Fact: Did you know vaccines prevent disease in the people who receive them and protect those who come into contact with unvaccinated individuals. Vaccines help prevent infectious diseases and save lives? Vaccines are responsible for the control of many infectious diseases that were once common in this country, including polio, measles, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), rubella (German measles), mumps, tetanus, and Haemophilus influenzae (Hib).

Immunizations are available by appointment only. 
Please call (734) 544-6770 to schedule. 

Do you need a flu shot? 
It's not too late and there are still appointments available!

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Find out what immunizations we offer for children (6 weeks through 18 years)
Please bring any previous immunization records with you to your visit. Parent or legal guardian MUST be present for the entire visit in order for children to receive their immunizations.   
Find out what immunizations your child needs.
Don't wait until the last minute! Does your child need to have their immunizations updated?
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Find out what immunizations we offer for adults 
Don't put yourself at needless risk. Vaccinations aren't for kids only!

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Find out the cost of immunizations
We are unable to bill other insurance other than Medicaid and Medicare part B.
(Please be prepared to present your card). 

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Why vaccinations are important - what you should know.
Frequently asked questions about the importance of getting your child immunized
from the CDC. 

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Travel Immunizations
Traveling abroad? Get immunized, it's the best way to prevent
travel-related illnesses.

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Vaccines available for children 6 weeks through 18 years

Did you know? To prevent the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases, the Michigan School Immunization Law requires that children receive a series of immunizations and boosters before entry into schools, child care centers and family child care homes. Our family immunizations program provides routine childhood and adolescent vaccines as recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and as required by Michigan schools. Tuberculosis (TB) skin testing and limited adult immunizations are also available.

  • Diphtheria-tetanus-acellular pertussis (Dtap) 
  • Diphtheria-Tetanus (DT) 
  • Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertusis (Tdap)
  • Haemophilus influenzae b ( Hib
  • Rotavirus (VFC only)
  • Hepatitis A
  • Meningococcal conjugate (VFC ONLY)
  • HPV (VFC only)

Please bring any previous immunization records with you to your visit. Parent or legal guardian MUST be present for the entire visit in order for children to receive their immunizations.  

Vaccines available for adults:

Did you know? Adults put themselves at needless risk of disease by failing to get key vaccinations. Here's the adult vaccination schedule.

  • Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) 
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • Hepatitis A 
  • Shingles Vaccine - a limited number of doses of shingles (Zoster) vaccine is now available for adults 60 years and older whose insurance does not cover or reimburse for this vaccine. Cost of the vaccine is $10.00 (cash or check only). Due to the limited amount available, preference will be given to Washtenaw County residents.

    Please note: This vaccine is provided through a temporary grant from the Michigan Department of Community Health. Seniors whose insurance will provide coverage or reimbursement for this vaccine DO NOT meet the requirements for this grant. Therefore they will need to contact their primary care provider or one of the pharmacies listed below to receive this vaccine.
  • Tuberculin skin tests (TST/Mantoux/PPD).
    Note: You must return to the health department to have your skin test read 48 to 72 hours after it was placed. Because of that, skin tests cannot be placed on Thursdays nor can they be placed on Fridays preceeding a Monday holiday. We are unable to read skin tests from other providers.

Although we don't offer the shingles vaccine for individuals with insurance coverage, we do have two area resources for seniors (age 60 years and up)!

Seniors will need to call the sites directly for information on appointments, payments, insurance, etc before they go there to get the shot. Here are the pharmacies:

  • Kroger Pharmacy #68
    400 S. Maple Road
    Ann Arbor, MI 48103
    Call: Heidi Diez, Pharm. D. (734) 213-5343

  • Rite Aid Pharmacy
    2781 Plymouth Road (Plymouth Mall)
    Ann Arbor, MI 48105
    Call: Lynda Parsons, Pharm. D. (734) 761-6404

Page updated 5/14/08



 

Phone: (734) 544-6770

Fax: (734) 544-6706

Contact Us:

Kathy Webster, Immunization Coordinator
websterk@ewashtenaw.org 734-544-6769

Jayne Worthy-Howlett, Nursing Supervisor
worthyj@ewashtenaw.org  734-544-6883

Delissa Weston, Clerical Support Staff
westond@ewashtenaw.org  734-544-2966