Immunizations
Immunizations are by APPOINTMENT ONLY. Please call 219.285.2052 to schedule an appointment for your child. Also see the immunization eligibility page (link) to determine whether or not your child is eligible to receive shots at the health department.
IMMUNIZATION HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:30 pm*
*may vary dependent upon nurse availability and nurse discretion
All immunizations given at the health department will be recorded in the Children and Hoosiers Immunization Registry Program (CHIRP), a state-wide database that can be accessed by health departments, school nurses, and pediatric/doctor’s offices. If you DO NOT wish for your child’s shot records to be recorded in CHIRP, please let the nurse know at the time of your appointment.
Please bring a current shot record for your child at the time of his/her appointment, AND a letter of needed vaccinations from the school if you have received one. If you do not have a shot record at home, we may need to obtain their record from the school (if they are of school age) or from their doctor, which may increase your appointment time. If we are unable to obtain a current shot record for your child at their time of their appointment, your child WILL NOT receive immunizations at that time.
The fee for immunizations is $2.00 per shot; this fee is waived for Medicaid patients. The health department accepts CASH and CHECKS only, NO CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS ACCEPTED. If you are truly unable to pay for your child’s immunizations, please contact the public health nurse (Kim Durham, 219.285.2052) to discuss.
If you have any questions, please contact the health department at 219.285.2052.
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