Immunizations are required before entry into daycare, kindergarten, middle school and college. They are needed to prevent many communicable diseases including measles, mumps, tetanus, whooping cough and chicken pox.  For your convenience, one day most weeks is designated for immunizations at Bismarck-Burleigh Public Health.  The nurse will review your child’s immunization history, recommend and administer vaccines to keep your child current. You will need to call ahead to schedule an appointment for your child.  Always bring your child’s immunization record to each visit. 

Adults also need a tetanus booster every ten years.  Your next booster should include the pertussis (whooping cough) component – Tdap.  For those ages 65 and older, Pneumococcal vaccine is recommended.  And yearly, Influenza vaccine is highly recommended for all, 6 months and older.  The Shingles vaccine is also recommended for those ages 60 and older.  The ND Department of Health has provided local public health units with Tdap vaccine to those who are uninsured or underinsured.

We also have nurses available for consultation regarding vaccines recommended for international travel.  Ideally, set up an appointment 4 to 6 weeks before your trip.  Most vaccines take time to become effective in your body.

Please call to schedule an appointment and visit our website for additional vaccine Information. 

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