PLEASE NOTE :
Some insurance companies do not pay for all recommended vaccines. Therefore, we encourage you to confirm your vaccine coverage with your insurance company prior to receiving any vaccines. Thank you.
POR FAVOR, TENGA EN CUENTA:
Algunas compañías de seguros no cubren el costo de todas las vacunas recomendadas. Por tanto, le recomendamos que confirme con su compañía de seguros si cubre las vacunas recomendadas antes de recibirlas. Gracias
COVID-19 Vaccine Availability
Currently, we are only able to vaccinate individuals age 6 months and older who meet one or more of the following criteria:
| Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | Aged 65 or older | Asthma | Blood Cancer |
| Bronchiectasis | Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia | Cancer | Cerebrovascular diseases |
| Cerebral palsy | Chronic kidney disease | Chronic liver disease | Chronic lung disease |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | Congenital heart disease | Corticosteroid use-long term | Cystic fibrosis |
| Damaged or scarred lung tissue | Dementia | Depression | Diabetes - Type 1 and 2 |
| Disabilities, including Down syndrome, intellectual & developmental | Genetic Disorders | Gestational diabetes | Heart conditions |
| HIV | Hypertension | Immunocompromised condition or weakened immune system | Mood disorders, including depression and schizophrenia |
| Obesity (BMI of 30 greater) | Parkinson's disease | Pulmonary Hypertension | Schizophrenia spectrum disorder |
| Sickle cell disease | Solid organ or blood stem cell transplant recipients | Smoking - current or former | Spinal cord injury |
| Substance use disorders | Tuberculosis | Use of immunosuppressive drugs |
Disponibilidad de la vacuna COVID-19
Actualmente, la administración de vacunas se encuentra restringida a individuos mayores de 6 meses, siempre y cuando cumplan con uno o más de los siguientes criterios:
| Trastorno por déficit de atención con hiperactividad | 65 años o más | Asma | Cáncer de sangre |
| Bronquiectasias | Displasia Broncopulmonar | Cáncer | Enfermedades cerebrovasculares |
| Parálisis cerebral | Enfermedad renal crónica | Enfermedad hepática crónica | Enfermedad pulmonar cronica |
| Enfermedad Pulmonar Obstructiva Crónica (EPOC) | Cardiopatía congénita | Uso de corticosteroides a largo plazo | Fibrosis quística |
| Tejido pulmonar dañado o cicatrizado | Demencia | Depresión | Diabetes - Tipos 1 y 2 |
| Discapacidades, incluido el síndrome de Down, intelectuales y del desarrollo | Trastornos Genéticos | Diabetes gestacional | Cardiopatías |
| VIH | Hipertensión | Enfermedad inmunocomprometida o sistema inmunitario debilitado | Trastornos del estado de ánimo, incluida la depresión y la esquizofrenia |
| Obesidad (Índice de Masa Corporal superior a 30) | Enfermedad de Parkinson | Hipertensión pulmonar | Trastorno del espectro esquizofrénico |
| Enfermedad de células falciformes | Receptores de trasplantes de órganos sólidos o células madre sanguíneas | Fumador - actual o anterior | Lesión de la médula espinal |
| Trastornos por consumo de sustancias | Tuberculosis | Uso de fármacos inmunosupresores |
- Schedule Appointment
Schedule Here! For new and returning patients! If you wish to schedule a lead test, click the link and schedule as you would for immunizations.
For RSV vaccines, please call for availability 574-235-9750 x 2
- General Immunization Information
- AVAILABILITY EXTREMELY LIMITED - APPOINTMENTS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED (574) 235-9750 Option 2
- Childhood immunizations are provided at both locations
- We offer immunizations for infants through adulthood
- We can serve private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and Uninsured (call for more information)
- Please bring your most recent and up to date copy of the immunization record to the appointment, ID and insurance card if applicable
- PFIZER COVID-19 Vaccines Available
- Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccinations are available for all individuals ages 6 months and older.
- Please make an appointment at our South Bend location. Appointments can be made here.
- The Saturday morning COVID-19 Clinic at the County-City Building is closed until flu vaccine season starts in Sept/Oct.
- Insurance Coverage Important Note
PLEASE NOTE :
Some insurance companies do not pay for all recommended vaccines. Therefore, we encourage you to confirm your vaccine coverage with your insurance company prior to receiving any vaccines. Thank you.
TENGA EN CUENTA:
Algunas compañías de seguros no pagan por todas las vacunas recomendadas. Por lo tanto, le recomendamos que confirme su cobertura de vacunas con su compañía de seguro médico antes de recibir cualquier vacuna. Gracias.
- Are you a St. Joseph County Employee?
Are you a county employee?
You could receive immunizations at no cost! Call today to find out (574) 235-9750 - Option 2
- Immunization List and Fee Schedule
- Mobile Clinic | Request a Clinic
Upcoming Mobile Clinic Events
Visit our Mobile Clinic Page for more information or to request a mobile clinic visit your school or business.
Can’t make it to an event? Call 574-235-9750 x 4 to make an appointment at our permanent clinic in either South Bend or Mishawaka.
Pre-register to available clinics here!
Would you like our mobile immunization team to come to your community organization or event?
Call 574-235-9750 x 4 to put in a request or fill out this form!
- Online Forms (Record requests, Consent forms, Notice of Privacy Practices)
- Records Request/Authorization to Release Protected Health Information | Solicitud de registros/Autorización para liberar Información Medica Protegida
- Immunization Clinic Consent Form
- Legally Required Patient Education for Indiana Health Department Vaccinations
- Educación del paciente requerida legalmente para las vacunas del Departamento de Salud de Indiana
- Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test Informed Consent Form / Formulario de consentimiento informado para la prueba cutánea de tuberculosis (TB)
St. Joseph County Department of Health Notice of Privacy Practices (English)
AVISO DE PRÁCTICAS DE PRIVACIDAD DEL DEPARTAMENTO DE SALUD DEL CONDADO DE SAINT JOSEPH (Espanol)
- Questions to ask your insurance company
PLEASE NOTE :
Some insurance companies do not pay for all recommended vaccines. Therefore, we encourage you to confirm your vaccine coverage with your insurance company prior to receiving any vaccines. Thank you.
TENGA EN CUENTA:
Algunas compañías de seguros no pagan por todas las vacunas recomendadas. Por lo tanto, le recomendamos que confirme su cobertura de vacunas con su compañía de seguro médico antes de recibir cualquier vacuna. Gracias.
If unaware of your insurance vaccine coverage, ask your health insurance company the following questions:
- What vaccines, if any, does my child’s policy cover? (All vaccines, only specific vaccines, or no vaccines)
- Is the policy percentage based? (Do I pay 20% of the cost and my insurance pays the rest?)
- Is there a yearly dollar limit for vaccine coverage? (For example, your insurance company only pays for $300 worth of vaccine)
- Is there a co-pay or a deductible?
- Travel immunizations recommended for International travelers are available at both locations. We are a designated Yellow Fever vaccination center.
Call 574-235-9750, Option 5 to make an appointment or schedule online.
- Learn more about your vaccine
- Thanks to vaccines, we can be protected from these diseases.
- Why vaccinate? For any ages.
- Answers to more than a thousand timely questions about vaccines and their administration (including COVID-19, Influenza, More on RSV here)
- COVID-19 Rapid At-Home Test Kits
Though we are very limited at our physical locations, you can order tests to your home!
Every home in the U.S. is eligible to order four (4) free at-home tests.
Your order of COVID tests is completely free – you won’t even pay for shipping. Order yours today!
Pick up locations, online ordering, and expiration dates of at home test kits
