The Immunization Program provides the following vaccines to infants, children, adolescents and adults who qualify for the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) or Adult Safety Net (ASN) Programs:
- Children, 0-18 years: Hepatitis B, rotavirus, diphtheria, tetanus, acellular pertussis, haemophilus influenza type B, pneumococcal, inactivated polio, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (with no prior history of illness), hepatitis A, meningococcal, and human papilloma virus (females and males 9-18).
- Adults, 19 years and older: Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, and hepatitis B.
The Texas Vaccine for Children (TVFC) Program offers immunization services to those children who are uninsured or underinsured (insurance that does not cover immunizations). The Adult Safety Net (ASN) Program provides vaccines to adults who do not have health insurance.
Fees:
Immunization administrative fee: $8.00 per person regardless of the number of vaccines needed
Immunization copy: $2.00
Translation of foreign records: $15.00
Flu vaccine for adults (19 years and older): $20.00 per person, for TVFC eligible children (18 and under) $8.00 per child, free for those with Medicare part B.
Related links:
2012 Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule:
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/docs/6-105.pdf
2012 Adult immunization Schedule:
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/docs/6-104.pdf
2012-2013 Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students (Childcare & Pre-K)::
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/docs/school/6-15_2012-2013_bilingual.pdf
2012-2013 Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Students (K-12):
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/docs/school/6-14_2012-2013_bilingual.pdf
2012 Binational Immunization Resource Tool:
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/downloads/child/binational-schedule-pr.pdf
Texas Department of State Health Services Immunization Branch-Information for Healthcare Providers and Parents:
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/immunize/default.shtm
Immunization Action Coalition-General Vaccine Information:
http://www.immunize.org/
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-Traveler’s Health-Vaccine information for those traveling to other countries:
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/vaccinations.aspx
Flu Information:
http://www.texasflu.org/
College Vaccine Requierments
http://collegevaccinerequirements.com
Contact Information:
The City of Laredo Immunization Program
2600 Cedar
Laredo, Texas 78040
Phone: (956) 795-4906
Fax: (956) 795-4956
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.*
Tuesdays (Evening clinic)
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.*
*Depending on the number of clients being served, numbers may be limited.
Note: Due to staff meetings and holidays. Hours of operation may vary.
