What are the vaccine side effects?
The Side Effects of Vaccines – How High is the Risk?
What vaccinations are recommended for my baby?
- Diphtheria-tetanus-acellular Pertussis Vaccine “DTaP” (4 or more doses)
- Inactivated poliovirus vaccine “IPV” (3 or more doses)
- Measles-mumps-rubella vaccine “MMR” (1 or more doses)
- Haemophilus influenza type B vaccine “Hib” (3 or 4 doses, depending on product type received)
- Hepatitis B vaccine “HepB” (3 or more doses)
- Varicella Vaccine “VAR” (1 or more doses)
- Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine “PCV” (4 or more doses)
- Rotavirus “RV”
- Influenza “Flu”
- Hepatitis A “HepA”
Children with an altered immune system, due to disease or medications, should see their pediatrician before getting live virus vaccines (such as MMR and VAR)
For more detailed information on each vaccine, refer to the manufacturers’ product insert or visit the national immunization program website at www.cdc.gov/vaccines or call the national immunization hotline at 800-232-2522.
Click here for the latest recommended immunization schedule for Birth to 6 years.
Click here for the latest recommended immunization schedule for 7 to 18 years.
Do I have to pay for the vaccinations?
The Vaccine for Children (VFC) program provides vaccines, at no cost, to children 18 years of age or younger that are uninsured, underinsured, have Medicaid or are an American Indian or Alaska Native. Although there is no cost for VFC vaccines, the doctor may charge you for the cost of an office visit. Any administrative fee must be waived if you are unable to pay it.
Visit https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/programs/vfc/index.html for more information on the VFC program.
Where do I get vaccines?
If you qualify for free vaccines, they are available at Parish Health Units and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC). The day of the week that immunizations are available varies by each clinic. Please contact the clinic nearest you for the most updated information. Appointments are recommended. Click the map below to find a location nearest you or click here for a list.
Click the map below to find a location nearest you.