Medina County Texas

Vaccine Services We Provide:

CHILDHOOD VACCINES

We provide the Texas Vaccine for Children Program (TVFC) which is for qualifying children 2 months to 18 years. Under TVFC, the following groups of children should receive free vaccines.

• Uninsured and underinsured children

• Children who are covered by CHIP

• Children who are Native American or Native Alaskan Heritage

• Children enrolled in Medicaid

ADULT VACCINES

We also provide adult vaccines under the Adult Safety Net Program (ASN). Any adult who does not have insurance can qualify.  We carry adult vaccines of Tetanus, Tdap, Varicella, MMR, HPV, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Meningitis vaccine. At times we may have adult flu vaccine. Call our office for availability of flu vaccine. 

Immunization Schedules

dshs.texas.gov/immunize/

IMMTRAC 2

The Texas immunization registry, is a no-cost service that stores immunization information electronically in one centralized location for all ages.  Visit Immtrac.com for more information. We can assist you with getting your immunizations on IMMTRAC or accessing your record. 

Requirements for Kindergarten-6th Grade
• Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP/DTP/DT/Td/Tdap) 5 doses or 4 doses
• Polio 4 doses or 3 doses
• Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) 2 doses
• Hepatitis B 3 doses
• Varicella (chickenpox) 2 doses
• Hepatitis A 2 doses
Recommended Vaccines
• Flu (yearly, starting at 6 months), COVID-19 according to current CDC schedule

Why Does My Child Need These Vaccines?
School is an easy place for kids to get sick. Maintaining adequate immunization rates in schools is critical to preventing disease outbreaks and ensuring the health of Texas children. Check with your doctor to make sure your child’s vaccinations are up to date. Alternatively, you can contact your local health department.

What Is Bacterial Meningitis?

Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. The severity of illness and treatment differs depending on whether it is caused by a virus or bacterium. Viral meningitis is generally less severe and clears up without specific treatment. Bacterial meningitis can progress extremely fast, be severe and may result in brain damage, amputations, hearing and vision loss, learning disabilities or death.
How It Spreads:
Coughing
Kissing
Sharing eating utensils and drinks
Living in close quarters, like a dorm room

Vaccine Requirements for Texas

All students entering an institution of higher education are required to show proof of an initial meningococcal vaccination or a booster dose during the five-year period prior to enrolling or proof of an exemption. They must get the vaccine at least 10 days before the semester begins.

Proof of Vaccination

Students may show proof of vaccination against meningococcal disease by providing their college or university with an immunization record that shows they have been vaccinated against meningococcal disease in the last five years.

Acceptable proof includes one of the following:

• A form showing the signature or stamp of a physician or his/her designee, or public health personnel that    shows the month, day, and year the vaccination dose or booster was administered.
• An official immunization record generated from a state or local health authority that shows the month, day, and year the vaccination or booster dose was administered.
• An official record received from school officials (includes records from out of state).

Recommended Vaccines
• Flu and COVID-19 according to current CDC schedule