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Child Health
Overview
Children under the age of 18 must have their shot record as well as be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or an adult with written permission in order to give consent. Appointments are preferred for all immunizations, which are available:
- Monday-Friday 9:00-4:00
Immunizations obtained at a physician's office are available at that office. Some records are available at the last school attended.
Available Vaccinations
The following vaccinations are available:
For Children
- DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)
- Haemophilus B influenza (Hib)
- Hepatitis A
- Human Papillomavirus (known as HPV or Gardasil) – prevents cancer of the cervix, vagina, vulva, penis, anus, rectum, and oropharynx.
- Pneumococcal conjugate (Prevnar) – protects against serious blood, lung, and brain infections. Administered at 2, 4, 6, and 12 to 15 months
- Rotavirus – prevents rotavirus infection, a serious diarrheal disease. Vaccine administered orally at age two months and ends at eight months
- Chickenpox (Varicella)
- Hepatitis B
- Influenza – Vaccine administered as young as 6 months of age
- Meningococcal conjugate – for ages 11 to 18 years and for college entry
- MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- Polio
- Td or Tdap – beginning at age 7 years
- Serogroup B meningococcal vaccines
Lead Program
Jasper County Health Department provides child lead testing for residents of Jasper County, including Joplin through a grant funded by EPA. For more information about this program, visit the county’s website.