More Information
The Center for Disease Control has published a complete guide for parents.
Where to get Immunizations
Your regular healthcare provider is the best place to start if you are trying to find immunizations. The following links and contact information are intended to help you locate immunizations in your community.
Pennsylvania Department of Health
1-877-PA HEALTH (1-877-724-3258)
The Department of Health can help you locate public providers in your area who participate in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program. The VFC program provides Federally purchased free vaccines for children birth to age 18 years who are: Medicaid-eligble, uninsured, underinsured (do not have insurance that covers vaccines), American Indian or Alaska Native.
This link will take you to a listing of all the county health departments and health centers in Pennsylvania.
Many pharmacists are now certified to provide immunizations to adults over age 18 years. This link will take you to a listing of pharmacies that offer immunizations.