Immunization
Staying protected by immunization is a life-long measure. Vaccines are safe and effective, and the immunity developed from vaccine prevents illness, injury and even death caused by many harmful diseases. Immunization is recommended beginning in infancy and childhood to produce basic protection against polio, pertussis (whooping cough), diphtheria, tetanus, Haemophilus influenza type b, measles, rubella, mumps, hepatitis, varicella (chickenpox), pneumococcal pneumonia, meningitis, rotavirus, and seasonal influenza.
Did you know that certain vaccines are recommended for adolescents and adults? As kids get older, protection provided by some childhood vaccines can begin to wear off. Kids can also develop risks for more diseases as they get older. Help your child transition into adolescence in a healthy way by staying up-to-date on pre-teen vaccines. See link below for immunization schedule.
Make sure you are getting all the vaccines you need to keep up on your immunity throughout adulthood. Protect yourself against influenza each year by getting your annual flu shot. Women 26 years of age or younger can be vaccinated against the Human papillomavirus, which causes cervical cancer. Adults are recommended to receive a tetanus & diphtheria vaccine every ten (10) years to maintain this protection, and to receive one pertussis containing dose of vaccine (Tdap) to prevent declining immunity against whooping cough. Adults at risk for hepatitis may obtain immunization to prevent this illness, and older adults need to be protected against seasonal influenza and pneumonia. Talk to your doctor to find out what immunizations are the right ones for you and your child.
Immunization Services
Immunizations are provided to adults and children as needed for school and work. For a list of immunizations available and their associated fees, please click on the following link:
In an effort to better serve our Columbia County clients we will be making some changes to our Immunization clinic schedule. We will begin taking appointments by phone, and plan to transition to clinic hours by appointment after January 1, 2011. Walk-in clients will continue to be served during this transition.
- Appointments will be available every Tuesday afternoon from 1pm - 3:30pm. We will no longer offer clinic hours on Mondays.
- An Evening clinic will also be offered by appointment on the third Wednesday of every month from 4 - 6pm.
- All children and adolescents under the age of 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- Please bring Immunization records so that the proper vaccinations can be given to your child or to you.
- Immunizations for children and adolescents birth through 19 years are offered at no cost under the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC). Specific eligibility requirements apply as follows: no insurance, underinsured, Medicaid or Child Health Plus plans. Private insurance plans cannot be billed for VFC vaccines. Families having private insurance plans are encouraged to follow up with a primary care physician.
- Adult Immunizations are offered at all Immunization clinics and there will be a fee for each vaccine. These fees are subject to change depending upon the current cost of vaccines and established administration fees. A sliding scale fee schedule is available for individuals who are unable to pay full price. Certain documentation is required for a decreased rate.
- Please contact our office at (518) 828-3358 (option #4) for further information or to make an appointment. An Immunization nurse will be happy to speak with you or to return your call.
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Recommended Immunization Schedules
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