Immunizations
Immunizations: Adult
Children are not the only ones who need immunizations. Adults also need to be properly immunized against vaccine preventable diseases. Adults receiving immunizations will be asked to pay for their immunizations at the time of service.
To find out more about adult immunizations, call Anne at 241-1378. To schedule an appointment for immunizations, call 241-1383.
Immunizations: Childhood
The use of childhood immunizations is considered to be one of public health’s greatest achievements, greatly reducing the number of severe childhood illnesses. It is important that your child receive the proper immunizations at the right time as he or she is growing. Immunizations, also called vaccinations, protect your infant and child against many serious diseases.
North Dakota law states that a child may not be admitted to any public or private school, day care, Headstart program, or preschool unless the child’s parent or guardian shows proof that the child has received the required immunizations.
Fargo Cass Public Health utilizes state-supplied vaccine and offers the following immunizations to all North Dakota children: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox, and Hib.
A recommended donation of $8 for each vaccination is requested; however, no child will be refused immunizations due to inability to donate.
Two additional vaccines, one for meningitis and the other for HPV (human papillommavirus), are available to children who qualify for the “Vaccine for Children” (VFC) program. Those children who qualify for VFC must be Native American or:
- be 18 years of age or younger.
- have Medicaid coverage or no health insurance.
Call Anne at 241-1378 for more information about VFC eligibility.
How do I access this service?
To schedule an appointment for your child to receive immunizations, call 241-1383.
To find out more about childhood immunizations, call Anne at 241-1378.