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.
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.
Available Vaccines Include:
- 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:
Children from Birth Through 6 Years Old:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdf
Adolescent Immunizations:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/adolescent-easyread.html
Adult Immunizations:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/adult.html
Immunizations for International Travel:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list
Additional Information
CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html
Children from Birth Through 6 Years Old:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/parents/downloads/parent-ver-sch-0-6yrs.pdf
Adolescent Immunizations:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/easy-to-read/adolescent-easyread.html
Adult Immunizations:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/hcp/imz/adult.html
Immunizations for International Travel:
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/list
Additional Information
CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/schedules/index.html
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