Immunization

Immunization Recommendations & Schedules

Adolescents

Adolescents need to continue their immunization series and receive booster doses of vaccines for ongoing protection (immunity) against diseases. New vaccines have recently become available and are recommended for all adolescents. Immunizations have the potential to protect not only the health of adolescents but their friends, families, and communities.

Adolescent Immunization Coordinator

1-800-831-6293 x 7

Fax

1-800-831-6292

Adult

Diseases do not have age limits. Vaccines are not just for kids, adults need protection too.

Adult Immunization Coordinator

515-281-7228

Fax

1-800-831-6292

International Travel

Immunizations are necessary for protection from diseases that are still common in many parts of the world. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Travelers' Health page offers information to assist travelers and their health-care providers to decide what vaccines are necessary to prevent illness during international travel. The CDC divides vaccines for travel into three categories: routine, recommended, and required. For information on vaccines for travelers based on destination and locations to receive Yellow Fever vaccine visit the links below.

International Travel Coordinator

1-800-831-6293

Iowa HHS Immunization Materials

Online order form

Iowa Immunization Requirements

Iowa Code, Chapter 139a.8(6) and Iowa Administrative Code, 641-7.7(139) outline the immunization requirement for students attending licensed child care centers and elementary or secondary schools. Students shall have received the required immunizations and submit the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services Certificate of Immunization or have a valid Certificate of Immunization Exemption, or Provisional Certificate of Immunization.