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Getting immunized is a lifelong, life-protecting job. Don’t leave your healthcare
provider’s office without making sure you’ve had all the vaccinations you need.
Age >
Vaccine (below) |
19-49 years |
50-64 years |
65 years & older |
Influenza |
You need a dose yearly if you have a chronic health problem,* are a healthcare worker, have close contact with certain individuals,* or you simply want to avoid getting influenza or spreading it to others. |
You need a dose every fall (or winter). |
Pneumococcal |
You need 1–2 doses if you have certain chronic medical conditions.* |
You need 1 dose at age 65 (or older)
if you’ve never been vaccinated. You
may also need a 2nd dose.* |
Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Td, Tdap) |
If you haven’t had at least 3 tetanus-and-diphtheria-containing shots sometime in your life, you need to get them now. Start with dose #1, followed by dose #2 in 1 month, and dose #3 in 6 months. All adults need Td booster doses every 10 years. If you’re younger than age 65 years and haven’t had pertussis-containing vaccine as an adult, one of the doses that you receive should have pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine in it—known as Tdap. Be sure to consult your healthcare provider if you have a deep or dirty wound. diphtheria, pertussis (Td, Tdap) |
Hepatitis B
(HepB) |
You need this vaccine if you have a specific risk factor for hepatitis B virus infection* or you simply wish to be protected from this disease. The vaccine is given as a 3-dose series (dose #1 now, followed by dose #2 in 1 month, and dose #3, usually given 5 months later). |
Hepatitis A
(HepA) |
You need this vaccine if you have a specific risk factor for hepatitis A virus infection* or you simply wish to be protected from this disease. The vaccine is usually given as 2 doses, 6–18 months apart. |
Human
papillomavirus
(HPV)
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You need this vaccine if you are a woman who is age 26 years or younger. The vaccine is given in 3 doses over 6 months. |
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Measles,
mumps, rubella
(MMR) |
You need at least 1 dose of MMR if you were born in 1957 or later. You may also need a 2nd dose.* |
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Varicella
(Chickenpox)
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If you’ve never had chickenpox or you were vaccinated but only received 1 dose, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need this vaccine. |
Meningococcal
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If you are a young adult going to college and plan to live in a dormitory, you need to get vaccinated against meningococcal disease. People with certain medical conditions should also receive this vaccine.* |
Zoster (shingles)
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If you are age 60 years or older, you should get this vaccine now. |
* Consult your healthcare provider to determine your level of risk for infection and your need for this vaccine.
Do you travel outside the United States? If so, you may need additional vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
operates an international traveler's health information line. Call (877) 394-8747 or visit CDC's website at www.cdc.gov/travel for informa-
tion about your destination. You may also consult a travel clinic or your healthcare provider.
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IMMUNIZATION SITES
POLK COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT
2012
Immunization Clinic Schedule
All clinics are P M times and vary per clinic.
Appointments must be made in advance through the Polk County Health Department.
Phone 402-747-2211
January 2012 |
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July 2012 |
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11 |
Osceola - Polk Co Health Dept |
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11 |
Shelby - Senior Center |
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23 |
Osceola - Adolescent/Adult - PCHD |
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16 |
Osceola- Adolescent/Adult - PCHD |
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17 |
David City – Hruska City Library |
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17 |
David City – Hruska City Library |
February 2012 |
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August 2012 |
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08 |
Polk - Senior Center |
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08 |
Stromsburg – MW Covenant Home |
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27 |
Osceola - Adolescent/Adult - PCHD |
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20 |
Osceola - Adolescent/Adult - PCHD |
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21 |
David City – Hruska City Library |
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21 |
David City – Hruska City Library |
March 2012 |
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September 2012 |
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14 |
Shelby - Senior Center |
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12 |
Osceola - Polk Co Health Dept |
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19 |
Osceola - Adolescent/Adult - PCHD |
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17 |
Osceola - Adolescent/Adult - PCHD |
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20 |
David City – Hruska City Library |
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18 |
David City – Hruska City Library |
April 2012 |
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October 2012 |
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11 |
Stromsburg – MW Covenant Home |
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10 |
Polk - Senior Center |
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16 |
Osceola - Adolescent/Adult - PCHD |
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15 |
Osceola - Adolescent/Adult - PCHD |
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17 |
David City – Hruska City Library |
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16 |
David City – Hruska City Library |
May 2012 |
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November 2012 |
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09 |
Osceola - Polk County Health Dept |
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14 |
Shelby - Senior Center |
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21 |
Osceola - Adolescent/Adult - PCHD |
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19 |
Osceola - Adolescent/Adult - PCHD |
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15 |
David City – Hruska City Library |
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20 |
David City – Hruska City Library |
June 2012 |
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December 2012 |
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13 |
Polk - Senior Center |
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12 |
Stromsburg – MW Covenant Home |
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18 |
Osceola - Adolescent/Adult - PCHD |
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17 |
Osceola - Adolescent/Adult - PCHD |
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19 |
David City – Hruska City Library |
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18 |
David City – Hruska City Library |
Seward County Immunization Clinic
Faith Lutheran Church
1245 North 2nd Street
Seward NE 68434
Third Tuesday
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Appointments are required. Please call BVCA Partnership at 402-826-2141
ClinIc dates, times and locations subject to change.
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York Home Care Plus
2319 N Lincoln Ave
York, NE 68467
First Monday of the Month
12:00 Noon – 4:30 pm
Appointments are required. Please call 402-362-2566.
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David City - Hurska Memorial Library, 399 North 5th Street
Osceola - Polk County Health Dept, 330 North State Street
Polk - Senior Center, 230 North Main Street
Shelby - Senior Center, Main Street (East Side)
Stromsburg - Viking Center, 118 East 3rd St
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