Mid-Michigan Health Department
With the start of the new school year right around the corner and the back-to-school madness well under way, it’s easy to forget one important item on the to-do list, and that is to make sure the kids are up-to-date on their immunizations.
Of course all school-aged children need to be protected against vaccine preventable diseases, but it is especially important for those entering kindergarten or sixth grade, and for those changing school districts or starting college, as certain vaccinations may be mandatory.
Diseases such as Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Diphtheria, Polio, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Meningitis and Chickenpox (Varicella) are all vaccine-preventable; so be sure to check with your health care provider or Mid-Michigan District Health Department (MMDHD) if you are unsure whether or not your child is protected.
Mid-Michigan District Health Department provides immunizations by appointment to those with Medicaid and without insurance. A small fee may apply for immunizations received, however no child is turned away for immunizations based on the ability to pay.
Children from birth through 18 years of age may be eligible for Vaccines for Children (VFC), which provides vaccine at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay.
To qualify, a child must meet one of the following criteria:
· Have Medicaid
· Have no health insurance
· Be under-insured
· Be an American Indian or Alaskan Native
For more information regarding VFC or immunization requirements for school-aged children, or to make an appointment, please visit www.mmdhd.org or contact Mid-Michigan District Health Department at Clinton County: 989-224-2195