Providing Immunizations to Children and Adults
Sullivan County Public Health provides immunizations for eligible children and adults. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call us at (845) 292-5910, ext. 0.
Who is eligible?
- Children under 19 years old who are Medicaid-enrolled, uninsured, underinsured, or meet certain other conditions (NYSDOH Vaccines for Children Information)
- Adults aged 19+ who are uninsured or underinsured (NYSDOH Vaccines for Adults Information)
If you have proof of insurance and/or immunization records for your child, please bring them to your appointment.
FAQs
How much does it cost?
The cost will depend on your income (sliding scale). You may qualify for a free vaccine.
What do I need to bring to my child’s appointment?
Bring your child’s immunization records. If your child has insurance/Medicaid, please bring proof of insurance.
What diseases do vaccines prevent?
We offer the routine and recommended vaccines that protect against diseases like:
- Measles
- Mumps
- Polio
- Rubella (German Measles)
- Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Diphtheria
- Tetanus
- Meningitis
- Haemophilus Influenza type b (Hib disease)
- Hepatitis B
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
Many of these diseases can kill children or cause permanent harm. Before vaccines, it was very common for children to die of childhood diseases. For more information, visit the NYS Department of Health Vaccines and Immunization web page.
There are also specialized vaccines recommended for certain groups, like Hepatitis A, rabies, or yellow fever vaccine. SCDPH does not administer specialty travel vaccines.
What shots does my child need?
NYS School Year Requirements:
Why should my child receive these vaccinations?
- The major childhood diseases are dangerous and can be deadly. But they can be prevented with a complete series of immunizations. Vaccinating your child can also help protect people around them who can’t get a vaccine for medical reasons. For example, people with weakened immune systems.
- If you’re thinking about delaying vaccination, consider the medical and social risks your child may face: The Harm of Skipping Vaccinations or Delaying
I’m very concerned about vaccinating my child. Are there any safe and effective alternatives to the recommended childhood vaccines?
- Vaccine has been proven to be one of the safest and most powerful ways to prevent disease. In fact, it’s less risky to get a vaccine than to have the disease it protects you from.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration are not aware of any alternative methods to safely and effectively prevent these serious diseases long-term.
