The Oneida Daily Dispatch (Oneida, NY)
Madison County announces regular immunization clinics for September
Wampsville, N.Y. — As August is National Immunization Awareness Month, county officials are encouraging residents to make sure they and their families are protected against diseases like pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, and polio, especially as a new school year approaches. County vaccine clinics for children and adults have been listed for the end of August and the month of September.
Safe and proven protection from several diseases is offered through vaccination, experts say. Depending on a person’s age, the time of year, and their list of already administered shots, there are certain times when certain vaccines are best to receive. The CDC has provided a list to help parents know when their kids should get vaccinated, and against what diseases. The immunizations required for entrance or attendance to prekindergarten (daycare, Head Start, nursery, or pre-k) to grade 12 may be found here.
In addition to the recommended vaccines, everyone age 6 months and older should get an annual flu vaccine in September or October to protect against seasonal flu, county officials say. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine is also continuing to be recommended for everyone ages 12 and older.
Adults should get the Td or Tdap vaccine to protect against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis, officials say. Some additional vaccines that may be needed, depending on age or other factors, include Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), Meningococcal, Pneumococcal,
and Shingles.
Building protection against vaccine-preventable diseases is a good idea for both individual and community health as the risk of spreading these diseases greatly decreases as more people get vaccinated. Infants, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems (like those undergoing cancer treat
ment) are especially vulnerable to infectious diseases and are also more likely to have severe illness and complications if they do get sick. These individuals benefit when their community gets vaccinated. Primary care providers, health clinics, pharmacies, and health departments are ready to answer residents’ vaccination questions and help set up an appointment.
Madison County Health Department is holding its regular Immunization Clinics by appointment only. The clinics will be held at 138 North Street, Building 5, in Wampsville on:
August 27 (Friday) 1-3:30 p.m.
September 10 (Friday) 1-3:30 p.m.
September 17 (Friday) 9-11:30 a.m.
September 21 (Tuesday) 1-3:30 p.m.
September 22 (Wednesday) 1-3:30 p.m.
September 23 (Thursday) 1-5:30 p.m.
September 27 (Monday) 9-11:30 a.m.
September 29 (Wednesday) 1-3:30 p.m.
Appointments are limited. Schedule by calling the Health Department at (315) 366-2848. For more information, visit Madison County’s website.
Please note: COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics are held at different times than the regular Immunization Clinics. Visit the county’s website or call (315) 366-2770 for upcoming COVID-19 clinics.