Immunizations
The Westside Public Health Center provides a number of vaccinations to children, adults, and travelers abroad.
Most children's vaccinations that are required for school are provided at no cost to you. Fees will be incurred for adult immunizations and travelers.
Child and Adolescent Vaccine Preventable Diseases
We provide vaccinations to children from birth through age 18 for the following vaccine preventable diseases:
Immunization Videos
- Hepatitis A Virus
- Hepatitis B Virus
- Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis
- Haemophilus Influenza Type B
- Polio
- Pneumococcal Conjugate
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella
- Varicella
- Seasonal Influenza
- Meningococcal
- Tetanus Diphtheria
- Human Papillomavirus
- Rotovirus
Additional Information on Child Vaccinations
- 2009-2010 Missouri School Year Immunization Requirements (DHSS)
- 2010-2011 Missouri School Year Immunization Requirements (DHSS)
- Recommended Immunization Schedules for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 Years (updated January 18, 2010) (CDC)
- Immunization Requirements for Children Enrolled in Missouri Child Care and Preschool Facilities (CDC)
- Childhood Immunizations (American Academy of Pediatrics)
- Parents Guide to Childhood Immunization (CDC)
- Adolescent Immunization Questions and Answers (National Foundation for Infectious Diseases)
Adult Vaccinations
We provide vaccines for the following diseases for adults:
- Hepatitis A Virus
- Hepatitis B Virus
- Shingles
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella
- Varicella
- Seasonal Influenza
- Meningococcal
- Tetanus Diphtheria
- Human Papillomavirus
- Pneumococcal
In addition, we work with employers to provide employees with the necessary vaccinations to do their job safely.
Additional Information on Adult Vaccinations
Travel Vaccine Preventable Diseases for Children and Adults
Adults and children traveling outside the United States are recommended or required to receive certain immunizations. The Westside Public Health Center will provide appropriate vaccinations to individuals traveling outside of the United States. We will provide the consultation for free so you only pay for the actual vaccinations. The Westside Public Health Center is also a Yellow Fever Vaccination Clinic. For other locations, see the CDC's Yellow Fever Vaccination Clinic locator. Additional vaccine offered includes typhoid, polio, Hepatitis A, and Hepatitis B.
- Hepatitis A Virus
- Hepatitis B Virus
- Polio
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella
- Seasonal Influenza
- Tetanus Diphtheria
- Yellow Fever
- Typhoid
- Rabies
- Japanese Encephalitis
Additional Information on Travel Vaccinations
- Diseases and recommended/required immunizations for travelers, CDC
- Passport Information from the US Department of State
Contact the Westside Public Health Center at 417-874-1220 to schedule your vaccinations.
Immunization Staff
- Leslie Davis, RN, Program Coordinator
ldavis@springfieldmo.gov | 417-874-1216
Leslie is a registered nurse who graduated from a nursing diploma program. She was employed for three years at St. John's Regional Health Center on a large medical-surgical floor. In addition she worked for the Visiting Nurses Association (VNA) for more than 19 years. While employed with the VNA Leslie held several positions, including general nursing, intravenous team member and supervisor. Leslie has been at the Springfield-Greene County Health Department since June 1995. She is currently a Public Health Nurse and the Immunization Clinic Coordinator. - Ruth Brown, BSN, RN, Community Health Nurse
rbrown@springfieldmo.gov | 417-874-1217
Ruth received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Truman State University in 2003. Prior to her work at the health department, Ruth worked as a staff nurse on a Maternal Newborn Care unit in a local hospital. She enjoys her position at the Springfield-Greene County Health Department providing health education to the public. - Karen Callender, Staff Assistant
Kcallend@springfieldmo.gov | 417-874-1220
- Sherryl Lewellen, Staff Assistant
SLewelle@springfieldmo.gov | 417-874-1220
Sherryl has been in the healthcare field off and on since 1988. She has been with the health department for three years. She loves working with the immunization program at the health department's Westside Public Health Center because it gives her the opportunity to work with the community, especially children. - Suzanne Reed, Staff Assistant
sreed@springfieldmo.gov | 417-864-1684
