Immunizations
Immunizations are important part of staying healthy. Countryside Public Health encourages routine vaccinations to be done at your regularly scheduled well child visits or routine physicals.
Children and Adults need to be vaccinated against certain germs that could cause serious illness or death. New vaccines are being added regularly. Vaccines are also called 'immunizations' or 'shots' and are an important and safe way to keep your child healthy, and keep adults healthy also.
We encourage you to talk to your regular healthcare provider about what immunizations that your child or your other family members needs. Immunizations are also available from your local Countryside Public Health Office at low or no cost to you through the MnVFC program, regardless of whether or not you have health insurance. Please call ahead for an appointment.
Current Recommended Vaccination Schedule for Children
If you choose not to vaccinate your child, understand the risks involved.
To schedule a vaccination appointment for yourself or a child, reach out to your healthcare provider or Countryside Public Health at 1-800-657-3291.
You may also visit our current Vaccine Clinic page to sign up for available clinics.
MIIC - Minnesota Immunization Information Connection is a confidential, computerized information system for health care providers, public health agencies, and schools for immunization records. This provides health care providers access to one complete record of an individual's shots so that vaccines are not missed or extra shots are not given. Most medical providers participate in this immunization registry. If you would like check your immunziation record or need a copy, contact your medical clinic or Countryside Public Health.
Additional Immunization Resources:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Vaccines & Immunizations
Minnesota Department of Health - Immunization
Recommended Vaccines for International Travel - Know Before You Go
