Why
Immunizations work to keep all people healthy. Immunization has been called the most important public health intervention in history, after safe drinking water. It has saved millions of lives over the years and has prevented hundreds of millions of cases of diesease. We know that getting our children immunized can protect their friends, schoolmates, and others from those same diseases. Vaccines have made a significant impact in reducing childhood disease.
How
Childhood immunizations are available for no charge for infants and children up to age 18. Adult immunizations are offered for a low cost.
Where
Immunization clinics are usually held the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Vilas County Courthouse located at 330 Court Street in Eagle River. Please call 715-479-3656 for an appointment.
Immunizations for Children Through Age 18
- Diptheria-Tetanus-Pertusis (DTAP and Tdap)
- Tetanus-diptheria (Td)
- Polio
- Haemophilus B (Hib)
- Human Papiloma Virus (HPV) - for females only
- Rotavirus
- Meningococcal
- Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV) to age 5
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella (chickenpox)
- Influenza
- Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPV23 for children 2 years of age and older with certain chronic illnesses
Immunizations for Adults
- Diptheria-Tetanus-Pertusis (Tdap)
- Tetanus-diptheria (Td)
- Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR)
- Influenza
For Immunization Schedules, Please Refer to the Charts Below:
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