Immunization

Infants/Childhood/Adolescents/Adults

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, rotovirus, 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. Doctors recommend that all 11 and 12 year olds get the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines. Beginning about the age of 11-12 years old, girls should also get the Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.

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 at least one pertussis containing dose of vaccine to prevent declining immunity against whooping cough. Adults at risk for hepatitis may obtain immunization to prevent this illness, and older adults can be protected against disease risks.

Immunization Services- Adult and Child

Immunizations are provided to both adults and children as needed for both school and work. There may be a fee charged.

Immunizations that are available include Influenza, Pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPV), Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Tetanus and Diphtheria (Td, Tdap), Hepatitis A & B, Shingles, Meningococcal (MCV4), as well as the basic childhood vaccines DTap , HIB, IPV, Rotovirus,  Varicella Hepatitis, and Pneumococcal conjugate (PCV).  

Immunization clinics are held at the CC Department of Health building every Monday and Tuesday, 1 to 4 pm. PPD testing is done on Tuesdays 2 to 4pm. and requires a return visit to have the site evaluated 48 to 72 hours after placement.

For more information please call the Columbia County Department of Health
at 518-828-3358.

Recommended Immunization Schedules

Adult Schedule
Children 7-18 years Schedule
Children 0-6 years Schedule
New York State Immunization Requirements for School Entrance/Attendance