Immunization information

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Alabama law requires children who attend Day Cares, Head Start programs, Public or Private Schools to have a current Immunization Certificate (Blue Card) prior to registering.

In addition to standard required and recommended vaccinations, there are new immunization requirements for the 2010-2011 school year that may affect your child if they are:

• Attending day cares or Head Start programs: PCV- pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
• Entering 6th grade: Tdap vaccination
• Entering 9th grade: Varicella vaccination

With school quickly approaching, parents can get their childrens Back-to-School Immunizations by visiting a Mobile County Health Department clinic before the last-minute rush begins. All required or recommended vaccinations are free or low-cost based on eligibility.

What parents MUST bring when coming in for immunizations and/or to get a blue card:

• Parent Photo ID
• Child's Social Security Number
• Child's Immunization/Shot History
• Insurance Card

If your child is up-to-date on immunizations and only requires a new blue card, please bring the items mentioned above to the Immunization Clinic (251 N. Bayou Street) and allow 48 hours for processing and pick-up.

Walk-ins are accepted only at the MCHD Downtown Immunization Clinic:
251 N. Bayou St
Monday - Thursday
7:30am - 2:30pm
Arrive early, clinic opens at 7:30am.
(251) 690-8821

	ADPH toll-free Immunization line: 1-800-469-4599
	Alabama Immunization Requirements for Children
	Additional ADPH Immunization resources
	Immunization Schedule (as of May 2010)

Immunizations by appointment are available at the following Health Department locations: