Immunizations

Immunization Clinics

• Gunnison: Monday's at the Gunnison Valley Hospital (711 N. Taylor), 2nd Floor above Rehabilitation

To setup an appointment call 970-641-0209.

Vaccines Available

• All childhood vaccines are available for all children 0 to 18 years of age.
• Some adult vaccines are available through public health, call to confirm.
• Tuberculin (TB) skin testing is available by appointment.
• College students regardless of age can receive the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Medicaid, CHP+, and private insurance are accepted. According to federal law, no person may be denied vaccine that is purchased with federal immunization grant funds for inability to pay.

What to Remember About Vaccines

There are thousands of websites on vaccinations. It is a challenge for parents to sort through all of it. When considering vaccinations it is just as important to consider risks associated with not vaccinating.

Immunization Resources for Parents

• AAP's Childhood Immunization Support Program (CISP) - Information for providers and parents.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Immunization Program - Information about vaccine safety, including parent's guide to childhood immunizations.
• Colorado Immunization Program
• Institute for Vaccine Safety, John's Hopkins University - Provides an independent assessment of vaccines and vaccine safety to help guide decision makers and educate physicians, the public, and the media about key issues surrounding safety of vaccines.
• National Network of Immunization Information (NNii) - Includes the NNii Resource Kit-Communication with patients about immunizations, which is a guide to help answer patient's questions and provide the facts about immunizations.
• Premier sources for immunizations
• Vaccine Education Center at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Information for parents includes common concerns about vaccines, are vaccines safe, and a look at each vaccine.
• Immunize.org