Immunizations

CHILDREN'S VACCINES

The Camden County Health Department (CCHD) is pleased to provide childhood immunizations. Most childhood vaccines are offered. We understand that vaccines come with some hesitancy. Our staff nurses are always happy to provide education regarding recommended and elective vaccines for your child. We always recommend you speak with your child's physician, but we want to provide you with every bit of education needed to help you make the decision you are most comfortable with for your child's vaccine needs.

• Please call to schedule an appointment. 
• Please bring a copy of your child's immunization records when coming for shots.
• Children under the age of 18 MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian to receive immunizations. We cannot make exceptions to this rule!

  We continue to provide free vaccine through the Vaccines for Children program for clients:

• who have Medicaid; which includes Missouri Care, Health Care USA and Home State Health
• who have no health insurance
• who are under-insured:
  • the definition of under-insured includes;
    • has private insurance that does not provide vaccine coverage
    • does not cover certain vaccines
    • does cover vaccines, but has a fixed dollar limit or cap for vaccines
    • does not include those with an unmet deductible or who are unable to pay the deductible 

If a client is fully insured, we are able to bill most private insurance companies for most childhood vaccines through the VaxCare Program. Please verify coverage with your insurance company before coming for shots.

If you have further questions, please contact the Camden County Health Department at 573-346-5479.

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ADULT VACCINES

The need for vaccines doesn't stop just because you are an adult! The Camden County Health Department is pleased to offer a wide variety of adult vaccines. Once again, please feel free to speak with our nurses for education surrounding different vaccines. Similar to our Vaccines for Children program, we are able to offer select vaccines at no cost to adults who may be uninsured or under insured and meet qualifications. We also offer the option of insurance billing for adult vaccines. 

For our Camden County residents age 60 and over, we may be able to help offset vaccine cost or Medicare deductibles thanks to our Camden County Senior Citizen's Tax Fund program. 

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