The 2025-26 COVID-19 vaccines will be available as shared clinic decision-making vaccines for individuals 6 months and older who are at increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease. You may find these risk factors at https://www.cdc.gov/covid/hcp/clinical-care/underlying-conditions.html.
CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATIONS
We offer all childhood immunizations based on the recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
| DTaP | (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis) |
| Td | (Tetanus, Diphtheria – age 7 and older) |
| Tdap | (Tetanus, Diptheria, Pertussis – age 11-18) |
| Hib | (Haemophilus Influenza Type B) |
| Polio | |
| Hepatitis A | |
| Hepatitis B | |
| MMR | (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) |
| Varicella | (Chickenpox) |
| Prevnar | |
| Menactra | (Meningococcal – age 11-18) |
| Gardasil | (Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – age 11-18) VFC Eligible* |
| Rotavirus |
*Explanation of VFC Eligibility. Below is a link to the CDC Immunization web site where you can obtain a current chart of recommended vaccinations for your child.
Recommended Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule
Missouri’s Immunization Requirements for School Attendance Missouri’s Immunization
Requirements for Child Care Attendance
Immunization Exemption Request
Immunizations protect against several dangerous, and sometimes deadly, diseases. Unimmunized individuals are at a greater risk for exposure to vaccine-preventable diseases and can spread these diseases to those that are too young to be fully immunized or to others who cannot be protected for medical reasons. Because of this, the State of Missouri requires children to be immunized with specific vaccinations before entering or continuing education in all public and some private schools.
To protect others within the community, unimmunized individuals could be excluded from school or other activities during outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. This exposure can cause hardship for a child and their parents or guardians. Immunization Exemptions can now be accessed online and printed through the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services at the links below…
Medical Exemption cards require the signature of a physician, In Progress cards require the signature of the office you have the appointment with for the child for upcoming vaccinations.
Consent for Vaccinations
While we prefer that a parent/guardian accompany children to our office for vaccinations, we understand that it is not always possible. When this occurs we will need the parent’s/guardian’s written consent to allow another adult (18 years or older) to sign the immunization permit. Please click on the link below to obtain a form to be filled out by the parent/guardian giving the person bringing the child, the authority to sign for the parent/guardian.
Please download our Medical Information Privacy Policy, fill out the attached form and send it, along with current immunization records, with the the person being vaccinated. Parent Consent Authorization Form (pdf format) Medical Information Privacy Policy (pdf format)
Records
Immunization records are very important. In most states, it is the responsibility of the parents of school-aged children, not family doctors, to provide vaccination records to the health department and to schools.
Today we move, travel, and change health providers more than we did in previous generations. Also, doctor’s offices and clinics store records of children’s vaccinations and the dates they were received only for a few years. If you keep an accurate record, you will be more likely to remember when to bring your children in for the next visit. These records also can prove that your children are up to date with their immunizations. In most states, children are not allowed to enter school or childcare unless they can prove that they meet all school immunization requirements.
Your doctor or clinic will be happy to give you an immunization record form for your use. Bring this record with you whenever you take your child to the doctor or clinic, and ask the doctor to sign and date the form each time a vaccination is given. That way, you can be sure that the immunization information is current and correct.
County Purchased Vaccine Program
Warren County Health Department now accepts most private insurance for adult and childhood immunizations. There is no office fee for this service. Call to make an appointment at 636-456-7474
Tuberculosis (TB) tests are available for individuals at our office for:
- Individuals who need a TB test for work, school or other reason unrelated to exposure to a confirmed case. A fee of $25 applies.
Call Warren County Health Department at 636-456-7474 to make an appointment.
Other TB services available:
- Diagnostic Service Program is available to evaluate a positive TB test result. Program guidelines apply.
- Follow-up treatment and case management is available for individuals with tuberculosis infection or disease.
- With a doctor’s order, medication is provided by the Missouri Department of Health and available at no cost to individuals with TB infection or disease through the Warren County Health Department.