CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of COVID-19 illness this fall and winter. Updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna are now available at Garland Public Health Clinic.
Heading back to school is an exciting time of year for students and families. Vaccines are essential to a healthy school year and protecting students from serious illness. For the latest Texas vaccine requirements, please visit: 2023 - 2024 Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students Grades K - 12
Many children in Garland are eligible for low-cost vaccinations through the Texas Vaccines for Children Program. Children who do not have health insurance or who have health insurance that does not cover vaccines qualify for TVFC vaccines, as well as children who are enrolled in Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). For more info, visit https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunization-unit/texas-vaccines-children-program-immunizations-unit
If you have questions about the vaccinations your child needs for school enrollment, call the Garland Public Health Clinic 972-205-3370) for more information. The Garland Public Health Clinic at 206 Carver Drive not only provides low-cost immunizations for infants and children through age 18, but also immunizations for adults of all ages. Most insurance is accepted.
Clinic hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday (closed Wednesday) (walk-ins only). Parents should bring a child’s immunization records with them. Don’t wait until the last minute to get caught up on immunizations!
For Immunization Schedules to help you track your child’s vaccines, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
RSV Immunizations
Garland Public Health is now offering RSV immunizations for infants and vaccination for adults 60 years of age and over as well as maternal vaccination. Infants younger than 8 months born during or entering their first RSV season are recommended to receive one dose of nirsevimab, which is included in the VFC program. For more information, visit RSV Immunizations
Jynneos vaccine for Monkeypox
Vaccination is for prevention of monkeypox only. People with confirmed cases of monkeypox or symptoms of monkeypox are not eligible to receive the vaccine.
Vaccine remains in low supply and can currently only be offered to people who meet one of the criteria listed on the link below. If you suspect you are at high risk, you may call 972-205-3370.
https://dshs.texas.gov/IDCU/disease/monkeypox/Vaccination.aspx
More information on the vaccines used to protect against monkeypox virus can be found from the CDC:https://www.cdc.gov/poxvirus/monkeypox/considerations-for-monkeypox-vaccination.html
Information for Travelers
International travel increases your chances of getting and spreading diseases that are rare or not found in United States. Travel vaccines we carry include Yellow Fever, Cholera, Typhoid, and Japanese Encephalitis. A full list of possible vaccines you may need to get for the first time or boosters before your travel can be found here. Version Options Vaccine Information Headline
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