Immunizations

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Immunization Program Mission Statement

The mission of the Immunization Program is to decrease the burden of vaccine-preventable diseases through the implementation of interventions aimed at increasing immunization rates. The immunization program is responsible for surveillance and control of vaccine preventable disease in the community.

The City of Milwaukee Health Department Immunization Program manages the administration of vaccine at all of the Health Department Clinics - see below for free immunization clinic times and locations. If you have questions about immunizations or need help locating immunization records, please call (414) 286-8034. 

Services

The Immunization Program provides the following services:

• Free immunizations for children and adolescents during walk in clinic hours.
• On-site immunization clinics for child care centers and schools (subject to availability).
• Phone consultations for parents/ guardians, providers, adolescents, adults, and international travelers.  
• Immunization records for children and adults.
• Immunization education/ training for parents/ guardians, providers and community organizations.
• Educational materials. 

FREE Immunization Clinics

01/08/2010 - Starting Monday, January 11th, free H1N1 vaccine will be available at all regularly scheduled walk-in clinics.

No appointment is needed.  Please make every effort to bring your child's immunization records with you.  Questions?  Call (414) 286-8034.

2010 Aurora Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Flu Vaccination Clinics

The Aurora Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) will be providing vaccinations for seasonal influenza to anyone age 9 or older at the Milwaukee Health Department sites listed below this fall.  Pneumococcal vaccine will also be available for adults age 65 and older or for others with certain health conditions or risk factors. 

Costs: For people with Medicare Part B and Medicaid, the cost of flu and pneumonia vaccinations is covered by these plans.   For people not on Medicare or Medicaid, the charge is $30 for a flu shot and $55 for a pneumonia shot. Payment must be made by cash or check. (Checks to Aurora Visiting Nurse Association, or VNA.)  

All children (Age 18 and under) without insurance or unable to pay the insurance co-pay can get flu or pneumococcal vaccinations free of charge at any Milwaukee Health Department Walk-in Clinic.  Call (414) 286-8034 to check for flu vaccine availability.

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