School-Age / Teen Immunizations

Appointments can be made by calling 309-467-3064. 

Vaccines For Children Program (VFC)

The Vaccines for Children Program is a federally funded vaccine program for children under age 19 who have no health insurance coverage, insurance that does not cover vaccines, or Medicaid / Medicaid Managed Care. If you are not sure if your insurance covers vaccines, please contact your insurance company. We cannot administer VFC vaccines to children who do not qualify for the VFC program. 

Available VFC Immunizations

• Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis (DTaP) 
• Haemophylus Influenza Type B (HIB)
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Gardasil 9 (HPV vaccine)
• Influenza 
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
• Meningococcal (MVC4)
• Meningococcal Group B
• Pneumonia (Prevnar 13)
• Tetanus, Diptheria, and Pertussis (TDaP) 
• Varicella (Chicken Pox)

*Combination vaccines may be available.

Private Stock Vaccines

Private stock vaccines are available for children over age 4 with private health insurance. Click here to see accepted insurance plans.

Available Private Vaccines

Kindergarten

• Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (DTaP) and Inactivated Polio (IPV) Combination - ages 4-6 years
• Influenza - ages 6 months and older
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) - ages 12 months and older
• Varicella (Chicken Pox) - ages 12 months and older

6th Grade

• Influenza - ages 6 months and older
• Meningococcal - 11-12 year olds
• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (TDaP) - ages 10 years and older

12th Grade

• Influenza - ages 6 months and older
• Meningococcal - ages 16-18 years
• Meningococcal Group B - ages 10-25 years

My child is going into Kindergarten, what do they need?   

CDC Vaccine Schedule (PDF)

My child is 7-18 years of age; what do they need?

CDC Vaccine Schedule for Ages 7-18 (PDF)

What vaccines are required for my child to be enrolled in school/day care?

IDPH Minimum Immunization Requirements for School (PDF)

What to bring?

• Previous Immunization Records
• Medical Card/Insurance - if applicable 
• Payment - if applicable

Behind on Immunizations? 

Contact the WCHD nursing staff and they will schedule you an appointment to create a personalized schedule. At this appointment, we evaluate previous immunizations, listen to parental concerns/questions, educate about herd immunity and disease processes, and create a schedule that best fits the infant’s needs that you can present at any clinic. This service is not a part of the VFC program, sliding scale fees apply. 

To receive notifications of updated immunizations recommendations or vaccine shortages, click here.