Henry County Health Department - Serving All of Henry County, Ohio

Immunizations

Immunizations are one of the greatest public health achievements, preventing thousands of deaths and millions of cases of disease. Immunizations are a safe and effective way to protect you and your family.

Immunization Clinics

    • Henry County Health Department offers immunizations, including traveler’s vaccines, to individuals of all ages with private medical insurance, Medicaid, Medicare Part B and Part D, and those without health insurance.
    • Immunizations are by appointment only during our clinic hours:
      • Monday: 1:30-4:00pm
      • Wednesday: 1:30-5:30pm
      • Friday: 9:00am-12:00pm
      • Note: Clinic’s will not be held when HCHD is closed to observe holidays.
    • To schedule an appointment, call 419-599-5545.
      • If accommodations are needed, please discuss when scheduling appointment. We can provide sensory-friendly options upon request.
    • If you need to reschedule your appointment or are running more than 15 minutes late, please call us at 419-599-5545.

The Day of Your Appointment

    • For your appointment, bring with you:
      • Your insurance card
      • Photo ID
      • Your immunization record if you have received vaccines outside of Ohio or if you have a hard copy of your record. Your doctor can also fax records to 419-591-3064.
      • All children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or authorized caregiver
      • Third Party Consent form, if needed
      • Fainting among adolescents following medical procedures, including shots, is common. Therefore, all adolescents 11-19 years of age are instructed to wait 15 minutes following shots before they leave the clinic.

Billing and Payment Information

    • HCHD is an insurance provider for most major medical insurances and will submit claims to insurance companies. It is recommended that you check with your insurance company prior to your appointment to verify coverage. Patients are responsible for any remaining balance.
    • HCHD accepts checks, cash, and credit/debit card (a convenience fee applies)

Request a Mobile Vaccination Clinic

    • HCHD has a mobile unit that can take out into the community to provide a variety of services, including immunizations. We partner with local organizations, including but not limited to community- or faith-based organizations and schools and employers.
    • Our top priority is to reach communities and populations that may face barriers to accessing vaccinations, areas with lower immunization coverage, and those with the highest risk of exposure to influenza and COVID-19.
    • If you are interested in requesting a mobile vaccination clinic, please fill this form. Submitting a form does not guarantee a clinic can be scheduled. 

Maximizing Office Based Immunization (MOBI) and Teen Immunization Education Sessions (TIES)

    • Our MOBI & TIES programs combine evidence-based science to educate physician offices on immunization best practices. The one-hour, peer-to-peer education presentations are FREE of charge and provide CMEs and one copy of the CDC’s Pink Book. We also offer updates for your staff on immunization best practices. Email Vanessa Cash, RN, at vcash@henrycohd.org to schedule a training.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, parents and guardians need to sign a consent form for any shots if the child is under the age of 18 years at every appointment.

A parent or guardian must complete a Third-Party Consent form if someone else brings their child to the appointment. The form can be brought the day of the appointment with the third party.

Children and adults without medical insurance or if their insurance does not cover shots can receive a discount on immunization services. The recommended fee per shot is $21.25 and a one-time nursing fee of $14.40, however, we will not turn away anyone due to inability to pay.

We recommend contacting your child’s doctor, but children can usually receive their shots even if they have a mild illness, such as a cold, earache, mild fever, or diarrhea.

The Ohio Immunization Summary for School attendance for the 2024-2025 school year can be found here.