Immunizations

Program Overview

The Westside Public Health Center provides a number of vaccinations to children, adults and travelers abroad. Most childhood vaccinations are provided at no cost. Fees will be incurred for adult immunizations.

Children

The center provides vaccinations to children from birth through age 18. The following vaccinations are available for children:

DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis).
Chickenpox.
MMR (measles, mumps, rubella).
Hepatitis A and B.
Polio.
Haemophilus B influenza.
Pneumococcal conjugate - protects against serious blood, lung and brain infection. Administered at 2mos, 4mos, 6mos and 12-15 mos.
Rotavirus - prevents rotavirus infection, a serious diarrheal disease. Vaccine administered at 2mos, 4mos and 6mos.
Seasonal influenza - protects against a serious lung disease. Vaccine administered as young as 6 months of age.
Meningococcal conjugate - prevents a serious illness caused by a bacteria. Vaccine administered to adolescents and young adults beginning at age 11.
Human Papillomavirus - prevents cervical cancer and genital warts. Administered to females 9-26 years old.

Click below for more information on childhood vaccinations.

Adults

The following vaccines are also available for adults:

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a viral infection that is spread through an oral-fecal route. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognize food handlers as an important part of disease prevention due to their role in common-source foodborne hepatitis A transmission.
Hepatitis A vaccine is available in a two-dose series with six months between doses. Studies indicate a person is fully protected against hepatitis A after completing the vaccination series.
Hepatitis A vaccinations are available at the Westside Public Health Center, located at 660 South Scenic Avenue in Springfield. The cost is approximately $25.00 per dose. Please call 417-874-1220 for more information or to make an appointment.
Tetanus
Meningitis
Seasonal influenza
Pneumonia
Td or Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

Click below for more information on adult vaccinations.

Adult Immunization Recommendations (CDC)
Adult Immunization Questions and Answers (National Foundation for Infectious Diseases)

Travel

Individuals traveling to countries where yellow fever and typhoid are health concerns are required to be immunized. For a small fee, the staff at the Westside Public Health Center will provide appropriate vaccinations to individuals traveling outside of the United States.

Click here to learn about diseases and required immunizations for the country you wish to visit.