Washington County
New York

• Immunization Clinic (Updated 010/30/12)

  It’s not too late to vaccinate – Get your flu vaccine today!

  "Flu season typically peaks in February and can last as late as May," says Dr. Anne Schuchat, Assistant Surgeon General of the U.S. Public Health Service and Director of CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. "We are encouraging people who have not yet been vaccinated to get vaccinated now."

  For millions of people every season, the flu can mean a fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle aches, fatigue, and miserable days spent in bed. However, you may not realize that more than 200,000 people are hospitalized in the United States from flu complications each year. The flu also can be deadly: CDC estimates that from the 1976-1977 season to the 2006-2007 flu season, flu-associated deaths ranged from a low of about 3,000 to a high of about 49,000 people.

  This is why CDC recommends an annual flu vaccine for everyone 6 months and older.

  Anyone can get the flu, but some people are at greater risk for serious flu-related complications, like pneumonia, that can lead to hospitalization and even death. For those at greater risk for complications, getting the flu vaccine is especially important. People at greater risk include:

  • Children younger than 5 years old, but especially children younger than 2 years old

  • Pregnant women

  • People with certain medical conditions like asthma, diabetes, or heart and lung disease

  • People 65 years and older

  "Getting the flu vaccine is simple, and it’s the most important thing you can do to protect yourself and your family from the flu," says Dr. Schuchat.

  Flu vaccines are offered in many locations, including doctor’s offices, clinics, health departments, pharmacies and college health centers. They also are offered by many employers, and are even available in some schools. So next time you see a sign that says, "Get Your Flu Vaccine Here", stop in. Or make an appointment with your doctor or clinic today.

  Use the Flu Vaccine Finder by visiting

  http://flushot.healthmap.org to find the nearest location where you and your family can get vaccinated.

  For more information about influenza or the flu vaccine, talk to your doctor or nurse, visit http://www.cdc.gov/flu or call CDC at 1-800-CDC-INFO.

  Immunization Clinics are for residents of Washington County ONLY
  Washington County Public Health holds an Immunization Clinic every Wednesday from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM. Child and adult vaccines are given during this clinic. The clinic is by appointment. Please call (518) 746-2400 with any questions or to schedule an appointment
  
  New York State Department of Health Children and Adolescent Vaccine Policy clarification require Washington County Public Health to initiate the following changes effective October 1, 2012
  
  Publicly funded vaccine will continue to serve eligible children and adolescents:

  Uninsured Under-insured Enrolled in Medicaid Medicaid Managed Care Child Health Plus American Indians or Alaska Natives

Publicly funded vaccine, either state or federally funded, may not be used for routine vaccination of any fully privately insured individual.
Fully privately insured children are vaccinated with vaccines purchased through their insurance.

To schedule vaccinations for Call 518-746-2400 and ask for WCPH Immunization Intake Coordinator:

The following information will be required:
Name
DOB
Primary Care Physician: may defer to PCP for vaccination
Phone Number/call back required
Social Security Number if insurance provider/number is unknown
Insurance information
Immunizations requesting

STEP TWO Immunization Intake Coordinator will
Obtain through vaccination report: NYSIIS, MD vaccination record
Call private insurance providers for authorization for any recommended vaccinations and information pertaining to co-pays and deductibles.
Call back with above information

STEP THREE
Anticipated cost of vaccination will be discussed
Schedule appointment OR Defer to primary care physician

NO CHILD SEEKING VACCINATION WILL BE TURNED AWAY FROM WCPH FOR INABILITY TO PAY FOR THE VACCINE OR ADMINISTRATION FEE. A SLIDING FEE SCALES FOR DISCOUNT FEES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT CLINIC. PLEASE BRING PROOF OF INCOME DOCUMENTATION.

Vaccine-preventable disease outbreak response
Publicly funded vaccine will continue to be available regardless of insurance status.

Washington County Public Health is NOT holding public flu clinics this year (2012). If a Washington County resident does NOT have a private health care provider and wishes to get a flu shot at one of the Tuesday clinics, it is by appointment only, and the cost is $30.00. The Tuesday immunization clinic is the only time flu vaccine will be give to the public and only if they do not have a private health care provider.

Well Child Clinic

Well child clinics are now being held twice during the summer.
An appointment is necessary. Please call (518) 746-2400 with questions or to schedule an appointment.

Rabies Clinic

Rabies clinics are held for animals throughout the year. New York State requires a current rabies vaccine for every dog, cat or ferret. These clinic are held at various locations in the county.

All Dogs, Cats, and Ferrets should be vaccinated against rabies at 3 months of age and re-vaccinated one year later, then every three years thereafter. Please bring proof of any previous rabies vaccination. Vaccines are administered in accordance with the National Association of State Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV). 

All Washington County Rabies clinics are free to the public.
 

The 2013 Washington County Rabies Clinic schedule can be downloaded or printed from the following link: 2013 Rabies Clinic Schedule  (Updated 01/24/13)

If you need information call (518) 746-2400.

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