Free Immunizations for Adults

Adults in Douglas County, now is the time to take advantage of FREE vaccinations. All too often as adults we overlook the importance of keeping up with our vaccinations. Perhaps we can't afford it, don't have insurance, just plain don't have the time or simply don't think about it without the emphasis on it like there is with children. However, as adults we often have responsibilities such as families, jobs or our education that cannot be set aside because we are sick. While there is no vaccine for a common cold, a simple vaccine can prevent you from contracting and possibly spreading things like Hepatitis A or B, Chickenpox or H1N1.

With help from a government grant, during 2010, the Douglas County Public Health Service is able to offer several common vaccinations free of charge to adults (age 18 and older) in Douglas County. These vaccines are available to all adults in Douglas County regardless of income. Proof of residency is not required. This program is also open to students being educated in Douglas County even if they don't live in Douglas County. Those who have health insurance and access to these vaccinations are asked to see their health provider, if possible.

Douglas County Public Health Service will be offering the following vaccines FREE OF CHARGE in their office and at various dates, times and locations throughout 2010:

HPV - Human Papillomavirus, (a series of 3 shots) is now available for women and men through age 26.
Hepatitis A (series of 2 shots)
Hepatitis B (series of 3 shots)
Influenza A – H1N1
MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
Tdap or Td (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis)
Varicella (Chickenpox) only available at the Douglas Coutny Public Health Service office.

For your convenience clinics will be held at various times in multiple locations in Douglas County.

During the year there will also be a licensed nurse available to administer these vaccines at the Douglas Co