Walworth County Public Health Immunization Clinics:
Immunization Information; Immunizations are considered one of the greatest medical achievements for the 20th century. Vaccines prevent disease in people who receive them and protect those who come in contact with unvaccinated individuals. Diseases that once killed many children and adults are rarely seen today because of immunization. But these diseases are still around, especially in other parts of the world. Vaccination continues to be one of the most important things you can do to protect your child and yourself from dangerous diseases.
There are many good sources of immunization information available on the internet. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of false information to be found. The sites listed below have accurate, scientific information.
Links:
Vaccines (Information compiled from federal agencies about vaccines)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Immunization Action Coalition
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center
Award Winning Website about the History of Vaccines
Great education video on vaccinations : https://medium.com/the-nib/vaccines-work-here-are-the-facts-5de3d0f9ffd0
All clinics are held at Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services Center (Public Health/ East Entrance) W4051 County Road NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121. The clinics are open to those who do not have insurance that covers vaccines and those who have Medicaid/ BadgerCare (the Forward Card).
Date & Time
2nd Tuesday 3:00 – 6:00 PM
4th Tuesday 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Immunization Information; Immunizations are considered one of the greatest medical achievements for the 20th century. Vaccines prevent disease in people who receive them and protect those who come in contact with unvaccinated individuals. Diseases that once killed many children and adults are rarely seen today because of immunization. But these diseases are still around, especially in other parts of the world. Vaccination continues to be one of the most important things you can do to protect your child and yourself from dangerous diseases.
There are many good sources of immunization information available on the internet. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of false information to be found. The sites listed below have accurate, scientific information.
Links:
Vaccines (Information compiled from federal agencies about vaccines)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Immunization Action Coalition
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center
Award Winning Website about the History of Vaccines
Great education video on vaccinations : https://medium.com/the-nib/vaccines-work-here-are-the-facts-5de3d0f9ffd0
All clinics are held at Walworth County Department of Health and Human Services Center (Public Health/ East Entrance) W4051 County Road NN, Elkhorn, WI 53121. The clinics are open to those who do not have insurance that covers vaccines and those who have Medicaid/ BadgerCare (the Forward Card).
Date & Time
2nd Tuesday 3:00 – 6:00 PM
4th Tuesday 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- DTap, Tdap, Td, Polio, Hib, MMR, Fepatitis B, Hepatitis A, chickenpox (varicella), Rotavirus, Pneumonoccal Conjugate, HPV and Meningococcal are available. Must bring written immunization record to be eligible for vaccination.
- TB skin testing is available at Tuesday clinics. Must return in 48-72 hours to have skin test read.
- Spanish interpreters are available at all clinics.
- There is a small administration fee for those without insurance, no charge for Medicaid/ BadgerCare (the Forward Card). No one is denied vaccine supplied by the State of Wisconsin for failure to pay.
- Children under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian or have written permission for vaccination.
- No appointment is necessary.
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Student Immunization Information |
School Exclusions: 2017-2018
All students out of compliance with the Wisconsin State Immunization Law will be excluded from the Elkhorn Area School District on October 10, 2017. A non-compliant student is one who is “behind schedule” for a required vaccine(s) or has no immunization record on file at school. It is the parent’s obligation to provide immunization records to the school. Immunizations can be obtained through your health care provider or the Walworth County Public Health Department.
Student enrolled during the school year will have 30 days to become compliant with the Wisconsin State Immunization. Students not in compliance, will be excluded from school.
All students out of compliance with the Wisconsin State Immunization Law will be excluded from the Elkhorn Area School District on October 10, 2017. A non-compliant student is one who is “behind schedule” for a required vaccine(s) or has no immunization record on file at school. It is the parent’s obligation to provide immunization records to the school. Immunizations can be obtained through your health care provider or the Walworth County Public Health Department.
Student enrolled during the school year will have 30 days to become compliant with the Wisconsin State Immunization. Students not in compliance, will be excluded from school.