Immunization Assistance Program

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Description

Overview of Services

Provides information about immunizations and immunization services available to children and adults in Sacramento County
Refers clients to immunization resources in their area
Provides consultation services to parents, community-based organizations, medical providers, daycare providers, and schools regarding immunizations and applicable immunization laws
Conducts flu vaccine clinics each fall for all age groups according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations
Houses the Perinatal Hepatitis B Outreach Program where women who are pregnant and living with hepatitis B can receive assistance in protecting their families from the virus
Provides State-supplied vaccines during vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks as directed by the California Department of Public Health

To Qualify

Children 0 to 18 years old may qualify for low cost immunizations if they meet one of the following criteria:

The child is uninsured
The child has Medi-Cal or is Medi-Cal eligible
The child is an Alaskan Native or American Indian
Certain groups are eligible for specific Advisory Council for Immunization Practices (ACIP) vaccines when they are adults without insurance or under-insured children (insurance does not cover all ACIP recommended vaccines)

Others who do not fall into the categories listed above or those seeking travel or routine immunizations may telephone our programs for referrals to private immunization providers for service.

Cost

Not Applicable

Growing Up with Vaccines: What Parents Should Know

Immunizations for a health pregnancy . Immunizations for a child thru adulthood

California Immunization Coalition: Vaccines Protect All of Us

Don't Wait to Vaccinate Campaign . School ToolKit . COVID-19 Vaccine

Contact Information

Immunization Assistance Program
Business Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Telephone: (916) 875-7468

Email: immunize@saccounty.net

*Vaccinations are available at scheduled vaccine clinics and by appointment only.

**VFC Eligibility Required Medi-Cal/CHDP eligible; Underinsured, no Health Insurance; American Indian & Alaskan Native.

Resources

Vaccine Information
Learn why vaccines are important, which diseases vaccines can help protect against, safety issues, and more.
California Vaccines for Children Program
New School Immunization Requirements
Flu Prevention Information
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Information
2019 School Packet
Kindergarten Vaccination Rates in Sacramento County (2018-2019 School Year)

Contact Information

, Telephone:
Email:

Department of Health Services