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Immunizations are important for people of all ages, as they help protect you and others around you from serious, potentially life-threatening illnesses. The Public Health Department Community Health Clinic offers routine childhood vaccines as well as several different vaccines recommended for adults.
The Clinic also offers Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Tests. These tests are used to determine if you may be infected with a bacteria which causes tuberculosis, a serious infection that usually affects the lungs.
Both adult and childhood immunizations are available by appointment only. In order to receive vaccines, children must be uninsured, underinsured, or currently covered by Medicaid/Badgercare.
Cost
No one will be turned away because they are unable to pay:
Appointments
Receive a copy of an immunization record, printing them at home by visiting the Wisconsin Immunization Registry Record Search. First or last name, birth date, and social security number or Medicaid ID number are required to view a record.
If you cannot retrieve your record using the above link, call the Public Health Department Community Health Clinic at 262-636-9431 for assistance.
In order to expedite the process during Immunization Clinic, the following forms filled out prior to arriving. If you have any questions about which form is appropriate for your appointment, call 262-636-9431.
Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness with symptoms such as fever, cough, sore throat, muscle aches, and vomiting, and at times can lead to death. Some people, such as older people, young children, and those with certain health conditions, are at high risk for serious complications resulting from the flu. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. Vaccination begins each fall and continues through spring. This time period matches the time of the year when influenza becomes most widespread in the U.S.
Pneumonia is an inflammation of the lungs caused by an infection. Bacteria, viruses, fungi or parasites can all cause pneumonia. Pneumonia is of particular concern for those over 65 or with a chronic illness or weakened immune system. However, it can also occur in young, healthy people. Pneumonia can range in seriousness from mild to life-threatening. The best defense against pneumonia is simply to be vaccinated.
If interested in receiving an influenza or pneumonia vaccine, contact your primary care physician or local pharmacy.
If you will be traveling outside of the United States to certain parts of the world, vaccinations and/or other treatments may be required or recommended. These would be in addition to the normal vaccines you receive in this country. Visit the CDC Traveler’s Health website for information about what is recommended for the places you will be traveling.