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Immunization
Clinics
The Public Health unit offers immunization against
childhood and adult vaccine-preventable diseases at clinics located
throughout the county. This service is available to all Walworth County
residents regardless of income. There is a small administration fee
for vaccines given to children age 3 and over and to adults. There is no
charge for MA/BadgerCare clients. No one is denied a vaccine because
of inability to pay. Influenza
and Pneumoccocal vaccines are offered every fall to people over age 50
and to those with chronic health conditions. As of January 1, 2009
all immunization clinics will be held at the Elkhorn location.
Go
to list of immunization clinic dates and times.
Requirements for students
Students in Wisconsin are required by law to show proof of
immunity to certain diseases in order to attend school. This requirement
is for students who attend day care centers and nursery schools and
elementary, middle, junior and senior high schools.
Waiving the requirements for students
If the student's parent, legal guardian or legal custodian
submits a written statement to the school or day care center objecting
to the immunization for reasons of health, religion or personal
conviction, the immunization requirement is waived.
Important information about immunizations
- To receive an immunization, a person must bring a written
immunization record.
- Spanish interpreters are available at all clinics.
- Children under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present
or have written permission to be vaccinated.
- No appointment is necessary.
Immunization is important
Immunization is one of the most important ways to protect
individuals and communities against serious infectious diseases and
their consequences. Widespread immunization has virtually eliminated
many serious diseases such as polio, measles, meningitis caused by
haemophilus influenza type B (Hib), congenital rubella, diphtheria, and
smallpox. These diseases were once responsible for millions of
infections and thousands of deaths each year.
For more information about vaccines, see the National
Immunization Program's website at http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/.
CLINIC
DATES AND TIMES
All clinics are held at
Walworth
County
Department
of Health and Human Services Center
W4051
County Road NN
Elkhorn
WI 53121
1st Thursday of the month 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
2nd Tuesday of the month 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
3rd Tuesday of the month
9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
4th
Tuesday of the month 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Notes
The following vaccines are available at all clinics:
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DTaP, Td, Polio, Hib, MMR, Hepatitis B, Chickenpox (varicella),
Rotavirus, HPV and
Pneumococcal Conjugate and Meningococcal vaccines are available at all clinic sites. Must
bring written immunization record to be eligible for vaccination.
- TB skin testing is available at the Tuesday clinics.
Clients must return to the Public Health offices in 48-72 hours to
have the skin test read.
- Spanish interpreters are available at all clinics.
- There is a small administration fee, no charge for MA/BadgerCare
recipients. No one is denied vaccine for failure to pay.
- Children under age 18 must have a parent or legal guardian present
or have written permission to be vaccinated.
- No appointment is necessary.
For questions or further information, please call the Public Health unit at
262-741-3140 or call toll free 800-365-1587.
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