Immunizations

Immunization Clinics

The Immunization Clinic occurs every Monday at the Gunnison Valley Hospital (711 N. Taylor), 2nd Floor above Rehabilitation. To setup an appointment call (970) 641-3244.

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 a 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