The Hancock County Health Department has a variety of immunizations for infants, children through age 18, and adults 19 and older.
You may contact us at 217-357-2171 opt 3 to make an appointment.
Appointments are available Monday – Thursday from 7:30am-4:00pm.
The health department accepts a variety of private health insurance
(call your health insurance company to see if we are in network),
Medicare, and private pay for both children and adults.
Be sure to bring your health insurance/Medicare card to each appointment.
Childhood Immunizations
Children with or without health care coverage can receive vaccines at Hancock County Health Department.
Adult Immunizations
Adults need to continue receiving immunizations throughout their lives.
Booster vaccinations and adult specific disease vaccinations
allow for a healthier and improved quality of life.
Travel Immunizations
The Hancock County Health Department carries some travel immunizations for individuals
planning on leaving the country. Call us to find out which ones we offer.
217-357-2171 opt 3. Depending on the location you are traveling
it may be necessary to obtain vaccinations we do not carry at our agency.
Travelers should complete their vaccinations
at least 4–6 weeks before the trip to allow time for vaccines to take effect.
You may contact us at 217-357-2171 opt 3 to make an appointment.
Appointments are available Monday – Thursday from 7:30am-4:00pm.
The health department accepts a variety of private health insurance
(call your health insurance company to see if we are in network),
Medicare, and private pay for both children and adults.
Be sure to bring your health insurance/Medicare card to each appointment.
Childhood Immunizations
Children with or without health care coverage can receive vaccines at Hancock County Health Department.
Adult Immunizations
Adults need to continue receiving immunizations throughout their lives.
Booster vaccinations and adult specific disease vaccinations
allow for a healthier and improved quality of life.
Travel Immunizations
The Hancock County Health Department carries some travel immunizations for individuals
planning on leaving the country. Call us to find out which ones we offer.
217-357-2171 opt 3. Depending on the location you are traveling
it may be necessary to obtain vaccinations we do not carry at our agency.
Travelers should complete their vaccinations
at least 4–6 weeks before the trip to allow time for vaccines to take effect.
Vaccines that are offered at the HCHD
- COVID-19 vaccinations
- Moderna
- Haemophilus Influenza Type B (HIB)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
- Influenza (Flu)
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
- Meningitis
- Pneumonia
- Prevnar 20
- Pneumovax 23
- RSV (adult-only)
- Shingles
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis
- Varicella (Chickenpox)
Immunization schedules for different age groups
Children from Birth Through 10 Years Old:
https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p4019.pdf
Adolescent Immunizations:
https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p4020.pdf
https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p4050.pdf
Adult Immunizations:
https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p4030.pdf
Immunizations for International Travel:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list
Additional Information
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html
Vaccine Information Statements
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by the CDC that explain both the benefits and risks of a vaccine to vaccine recipients. Federal law requires that healthcare staff provide a VIS to a patient, parent, or legal representative before each dose of certain vaccines.
Children from Birth Through 10 Years Old:
https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p4019.pdf
Adolescent Immunizations:
https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p4020.pdf
https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p4050.pdf
Adult Immunizations:
https://www.immunize.org/wp-content/uploads/catg.d/p4030.pdf
Immunizations for International Travel:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list
Additional Information
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html
Vaccine Information Statements
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets produced by the CDC that explain both the benefits and risks of a vaccine to vaccine recipients. Federal law requires that healthcare staff provide a VIS to a patient, parent, or legal representative before each dose of certain vaccines.
- COVID-19 vaccinations
- Moderna Currently, providers are required by law to provide EUA fact sheets to vaccine recipients or their caregivers for all uses of Novavax and when Moderna or Pfizer vaccines are given to children 6 months through 11 years of age. For recipients who are 12 or older receiving Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, a provider may use the manufacturer’s package insert (COMIRNATY Patient Package Insert or SPIKEVAX Patient Package Insert), written FAQs, or any other document (including provider-produced information materials) to inform patients about the benefits and risks of that vaccine. CDC will publish a Vaccine Information Statement this fall.
- Haemophilus Influenza Type B (HIB) https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/hib.html
- Hepatitis A https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/hep-a.html
- Hepatitis B https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/hep-b.html
- Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/hpv.html
- Influenza (Flu) https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flu.html
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/mmr.html
- Meningococcal (Meningitis) https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/mening.html
- Pneumonia
- Prevnar 20 https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/pcv.html
- Pneumovax 23 https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/ppv.html
- RSV (adult-only) https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/rsv.html
- Shingles https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/shingles-recombinant.html
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/tdap.html
- Varicella (Chickenpox) https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/varicella.html
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this
institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity
and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille,
large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency
that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY)
or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint
Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-ComplaintForm-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA.
The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged
discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature
and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S.
Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C.
20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Updated 5/5/2022
institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity
and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille,
large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency
that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY)
or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint
Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-ComplaintForm-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA.
The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged
discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature
and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S.
Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C.
20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or 3. email: [email protected].
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Updated 5/5/2022