Frequently Asked Question
Below are some common questions parents may have about our immunization clinic. For more information and to find expert’s answers to additional questions you may have, there are additional resources throughout this section.
All recommended vaccines are available at the Public Health Immunization Clinic. Currently, we offer 17 vaccines recommended to protect children or adults from diseases such as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (whooping cough), Poliomyelitis, Haemophilus Influenzae type b (Hib), Hepatitis B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella (German Measles), Varicella (Chickenpox), Pneumococcal, Hepatitis A, Influenza, Rotavirus, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Meningococcal (meningitis) and Shingles. Eligibility for each vaccine depends on age. Note: COVID-19 and Influenza vaccines are available to anyone regardless of insurance status.
Through the Vaccine For Children Program, we can offer free or low-cost immunizations to children who are uninsured, underinsured, insured by Medi-Cal, and/or Native American/Native Alaskan. There is a $25.00 administrative fee for children who don’t qualify for the Vaccine For Children Program and uninsured adults; however, this will be waived if unable to pay. Payment is cash only at this time.
Currently, we do not accept private insurance for patients, even if they have a Medi-Cal managed health plan as a secondary.
An appointment is strongly recommended for all immunizations. Please call (209) 558–7700 for an appointment. A limited number of walk-in slots are available daily. If you can’t be seen, you will be given an appointment for a future date.
The Stanislaus County Public Health Immunization Clinic is at 1524 McHenry Ave, Modesto CA 95350. Our hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Please bring the following.
- Picture identification of parent or legal guardian
- Health insurance (Both the Medical-Managed Healthcare Plan card and Benefit Identification Card/BIC)
- Bring your child’s immunization record (yellow card)
- Letter from school (stating what immunizations are needed)
Wait times vary. The busiest times of the year include the weeks before school begins and the first weeks of school in August and September. Plan to avoid the back-to-school rush. Clients may not be accommodated if maximum clinic capacity is reached.
Please contact your Primary Care Provider for this service. Stanislaus County Public Health Department no longer provides this service.
Yes, however, immunizations that are not in English or Spanish will need to be translated by a third party. Please verify when making your appointment.
Your child’s immunization record is very important! It will be needed for entry to childcare, Head Start, pre-schools, schools, and college. If you lose your child’s record, ask your healthcare provider to give you a new copy with all the immunizations recorded and properly documented. You can check the California Department of Public Health’s Digital Vaccine Record if your healthcare provider is in California. Please note that some or all of your vaccine doses were reported to the California Immunization Registry (CAIR) since it was not required for healthcare providers to report them until January 1st, 2023.
If you cannot get the information re-documented by your provider or through CAIR, your child may have to get the vaccines over again. To avoid starting over with vaccinations, please keep your child’s immunization record in a safe, secure place. For more information, please contact the Stanislaus County Immunization Program at (209)
558-7700.
No. The Immunization Program provides recommended vaccines for both children and adults. Through the Vaccine for Children program, the Immunization Program can provide routine immunization to eligible children. For Adults, the Immunization program receives state funding to offer certain immunizations to uninsured adults. Administrative fees apply; please see the “How much do you charge for immunizations?’ section.
Yes the Immunization Program accepts Medi-Cal.
No; the Immunization Program provides the recommended vaccines for both children and adults. The state and federal government provide funding for the immunization of children under the age of 19 years of age. However, the Immunizations Program does provide certain immunizations for adults under the state and federal government too. The measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) is available if it is the individual’s first MMR shot or will be attend college or vocational education program. We also offer to adults the tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine. All remaining adult recommended vaccines are also provided but costs vary.
If your child is attending college or a vocational school, they may be able to obtain low-cost or no-cost immunization through the Health Services Department at their college campus or through their private health care provider or clinic. Public Health Immunization Clinic does have limited low-cost adult vaccines, but adult eligibility requirements apply. For more information, please contact the Stanislaus County Immunization Program at (209) 558-7700.
No, please see your primary care provider or a retail pharmacy.
