Recommended Immunization Schedules for
​Children & Adults

Children's Shots

You protect your child in many ways. You dress her warmly before she goes outside in cold weather. You hold his hand to cross a busy street. You place her in a car seat. One of the best ways to protect your child is with immunizations. Immunizations are more commonly referred to as "shots".
Immunizations protect your child from many illnesses. In order to get the most protection, your child should receive immunizations early and at the right times. Some diseases can cause permanent physical and mental harm to children. A child may be at most risk of contracting these illnesses before 2 years of age.
Immunizations can prevent these diseases. Ask a health professional to check your child's immunization records to make sure each child's shots are up to date. If your child doesn't have an immunization record, one can be obtained from your doctor, clinic, the Health Department, or the Illinois Department of Public Health Immunization Program.
If someone other than the child's parent or  legal guardian is accompanying them for immunizations please bring a completed letter of permission from the parent or legal guardian.
The following is a link furnished by the Centers for Disease Control for continually updated immunization schedules for adults and children.
Please check this link to make sure you and your family are up to date on all their shots!

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/

Adult Shots


Children are not the only ones who need protection from diseases. Too often, adults fall prey to illnesses that could have been prevented with proper vaccinations. The following shots are available for adults from the Crawford County Health Department:

  • Flu shots - The Health Department provides flu shot clinics every fall. Clinics typically start in October of each year. Call for specific dates and locations. We are a Medicare provider for this immunization.

  • Tetanus shots - Adults should get a tetanus booster every 10 years.

  • Pneumonia shots - This shot is available all year round. It can be given with a flu shot but you do not need one every year. If you are over 65 years old, one shot may be all you ever need. We are a Medicare provider for this immunization.

  • Hepatitis A & B -  Hepatitis A & B vaccinations are available for any adult.

  • Shingrix - Available for individuals 50 years or older.

​The following is a link furnished by the Centers for Disease Control for continually updated immunization schedules for adults and children.
Please check this link to make sure you and your family are up to date on all their shots!

http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/