Children's Immunizations
Immunizations protect your child from serious diseases by providing essential vaccines needed from birth through adolescence.
Our Immunization Services
We follow ACIP guidelines to provide essential vaccines:
- Routine Vaccinations: Timely immunizations for children from birth to 18 years.
- Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program: Free vaccines for eligible children (Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, Native American, underinsured). A $23 administration fee may apply, up to $69, which can be waived if needed.
- Immunization Waiver Education: Educational sessions available by appointment for families considering waivers.
- COVID-19 Vaccines: Available for eligible children and adults.
- Seasonal Flu Clinics: Flu vaccines provided in the fall to protect against the flu.
How to Get Started
Schedule an Appointment: Call us for appointments or information.
Clinic Locations & Hours:
Dowagiac: 1st & 3rd Wednesday
Lawrence: Every Thursday
Hours: 9a.m. - 11a.m. and 1p.m. - 4p.m.
Walk-ins: May be accommodated; check hours and call first.
Immunization Waiver Education
Vaccine Waiver Education Sessions: Learn about your options by appointment.
Schedule an Appointment: Call us to book your session.
Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program
Free Vaccines for Eligible Children: Federally funded program offering no-cost vaccines for qualifying children.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Medicaid-eligible
- Uninsured
- Native American or Alaskan Native
- Underinsured
Administration Fee:
- $23 per vaccine, maximum $69 out-of-pocket. Fees can be waived for those unable to pay.
Immunizations for Insured Children
We provide services for those with private insurance.
Insurance Billing: We bill directly to participating insurance companies.
Administration Fee:
- $23 per injection, plus the cost of the vaccine.
- Parents or guardians are responsible for any uncovered amounts.
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Additional Resources
Vaccine Information: Learn more from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other trusted sources.
- VFC Program
- Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS)
- VIS (Vaccine Information Statement) information page
- Important VIS Facts
- Vaccine Education Center: Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Vaccines & Immunizations
- CDC Vaccines: Power to Protect
- CDC Childhood Immunization Videos for Parents
- Learn more at www.IVaccinate.org