The Goal of the Immunization Program is to decrease the incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases in Allegan County.

The Immunization Program is designed to:

• Promote community awareness of the need for immunizations
• Provide immunization services to clients

Immunization Schedule:

• Child & Adolescent Schedule
• Adult Schedule

For more information on clinic dates and times see Clinics.

Web Sites for parents:

• American Academy of Pediatrics
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center
• National Immunization program/Vaccine Safety
• Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases(PKIDS)

Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program Eligibility

Beginning January 1, 2003, local health departments across Michigan are required to ensure that Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program vaccine is given only to eligible children.

• Any child who is enrolled in Medicaid at the time of their visit is eligible for VFC vaccine.
• Any child who has no health insurance at the time of their visit is eligible for VFC vaccine.
• Any child who identifies as American Indian or Alaskan Native qualifies for VFC vaccine.
• Any child whose health insurance does not include any reimbursement for vaccinations at the time of their visit qualifies for VFC vaccine.

Persons who have private insurance coverage for immunizations are not eligible to receive free vaccine at Health Department clinics.

If you need further information about the availability of a particular vaccine or your child's eligibility to receive free vaccine, contact the Health Department 269-673-5411 and ask for the Immunization Program.

Vaccine administration fee is $15.00 for VFC and $20.00 for private pay per immunization.

We bill Medicaid and fully funded Priority Health. Please bring your card. We do not bill Medicare or other private insurance companies. For non-Medicaid clients who are eligible for free vaccine, if a parent cannot afford to pay the fee, the parent is asked to pay what they can. No one who is eligible for VFC vaccine will be denied services if they cannot pay.

Adult Hep B shots are $45.00 for each shot, Hep B is a 3 shot-series.