Immunizations for Infants, Children, Adolescents and Adults

The Macomb County Health Department Immunization Clinic provides vaccines -- on a walk-in basis or by appointment -- to protect all persons in our communities from vaccine preventable disease. 

• Vaccination Registration Form (pdf)

• Medical Questionnaire (pdf)

Immunization Clinic Schedule

Cost of Vaccines

• Macomb County Health Department does not bill commercial insurance companies.  If you have commercial insurance, check with your health care provider for possible immunization benefit coverage.
• Macomb County Health Department does participate in the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC).  Participants of this program who are unable to afford the administration fee should talk with one of the clinic nurses.
• Vaccine fees are charged to individuals who are not eligible for Federal and/or State vaccine programs.  Payment is by cash or check only; we do not accept debit or credit cards.
• There are also charges for administration of all vaccines - cash or check only.
• Medicaid/Medicare will be billed for approved vaccines - no out of pocket expenses.
• Helping adults pay for vaccines.

Hot Topics

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Each year in the U.S., approximately 12,000 women are diagnosed with Cervical Cancer.  Cervical cancer is preventable; screenings are available to women, and vaccinations are available to both men and women ages 9-26.  Visit the following links for more information on cervical cancer and the HPV vaccines.

• National Cervical Cancer Coalition
• Immunization Action Coalition - HPV Vaccination

Find us on Facebook!

The Macomb County Health Department Immunization Clinic now has a Facebook page.  Like our Facebook page to stay up to date with Immunization clinic information.

2011-2012 Seasonal Flu Vaccine

Flu clinics begin on September 19, 2011.  Visit the following links for information on this year's flu vaccine and where and when the flu vaccine will be available.

• Seasonal Flu Webpage
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine Outreach Days
• Seasonal Flu Vaccine - Information for Healthcare Providers

Beat the Rush! - Get Your Child's School Immunizations Now

• Information for Parents, Teens and Pre-Teens (MDCH)
• Pre-Teens and Teens (CDC)
• Suggested Immunization Schedule Pre-Teens and Teens (pdf)

Measles on the Rise in Michigan

• Key Facts About Measles (MDCH)

Pertussis "Whooping Cough" in Michigan

• Pertussis in Michigan
• Vaccinations: If Not For You, For Them. (video).

Vaccine Safety

• Vaccine Safety Resources

New Communicable Disease Rules

Beginning January 1, 2010 (November 2010 report period) the following requirements will be in effect:

All children entering Kindergarten, all 6th grade students and all children changing school districts

• Two doses of Varicella vaccine or history of chickenpox disease

All children 11-18 years of age who are changing school districts or are enrolled in 6th grade

• One dose of meningococcal vaccine
• One dose of tetanus/diphtheria/acellular pertussis vaccine
• Updated Immunization Requirements in Schools

Tuberculosis

• Tuberculosis Testing Information

Vaccine Recommendations for Adults

Why might some adults need vaccines?

Some adults incorrectly assume that the vaccines they received as children will protect them for the rest of their lives.  Generally this is true, except that:

• some adults were never vaccinated as children
• newer vaccines were not available when some adults were children
• immunity can begin to fade over time
• as we age we become more susceptible to serious disease caused by common infections (e.g. flu, pneumococcus)
• Vaccine Recommendations for Adults

Vaccine Recommendations for Teenagers

The vaccines recommended for pre-teens and teens prevent serious, sometimes life-threatening infections.

• Teen Vaccines
• Keep Teens Very Healthy!
• Adolescent and Young Adult Immunizations

Vaccine Recommendations for Infants and Children

Each day, nearly 12,000 babies are born in the United States who will need to be immunized before age two against 14 vaccine-preventable diseases.

• Vaccine-Preventable Childhood Diseases
• Protect Babies and Toddlers from Serious Diseases
• Childhood Immunizations

Healthcare Provider Links

VIS (Vaccine Information Statements

In Michigan, it is important that vaccine recipients, their parent, or their legal representatives be given the Michigan versions of the VIS because the include information about the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR).

• MDCH VIS Statements

Information on the Vaccines for Children Program  (VFC)

• VFC Program in Michigan

Other Resources

• AIM ToolKit
• CDC - Adult Vaccine Information
• MDCH Flu Web Site

Useful Links

• MDCH - Immunizations
• Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center
• CDC - Vaccines and Immunizations

Any Questions?