Immunizations
Immunization is the safest and most effective public health tool available for preventing disease and death. Thanks to vaccinations, we have not seen or experienced many of the infectious diseases that gripped past generations such as polio, measles, rubella, diphtheria and tetanus.
How to get an appointment
Call 541-967-3888 opt 7 to make an appointment or register online: Immunization Registration, Registro de Inmunización. We will call you to schedule the appointment after all the information has been submitted.
Appointment times:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
No appointments during 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Get Ready for your Visit
- Bring insurance cards(s)
- Bring any vaccine records if you have them
- Let us know if you need help requesting immunization records from other states
- Allow one hour for the appointment
School & Child Care Immunization Requirements
The State of Oregon requires vaccines for school and child care attendance in order to protect children and prevent the spread of disease. Linn County Health Department currently has these vaccines below for all child ages 6 months and older.
- Covid
- Flu*
- DTaP and Tdap
- Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Meningococcal
- MMR
- Pneumococcal
- Polio
- Shingles
- Varicella (chickenpox)*
2023-2024 Immunization Requirements
Current immunization requirements by ages and grades
Immunization Forms for Schools
For more information, visit OHA’s Immunization Resources page.
Child, Adolescent, & Adult Immunization Schedules
Birth – 6 Years
7-18 Years
19 years and older
Where to Get Vaccinated
- Linn County Health Department is providing vaccines for those who are eligible.
- Contact your primary care provider to schedule a vaccination visit.
- Call 211 or 1-866-698-6155 to find a clinic near you–open 6 am – 7 pm daily, including holidays. Languages spoken: English and Spanish. Free interpretation available for all other languages.
- Go to a local pharmacy
How to get your immunization records:
- Contact your child’s medical provider. They can print a copy of your child’s record for you.
- Talk to the staff of your child’s school or daycare center. If you need a record for childcare or school attendance, the staff may be able to print a Certificate of Immunization Status form from the state immunization information system that will meet the requirement for an immunization record.
- We can mail your records to you, please call 541 -967- 3888 option 7
- You may stop by our office and request copies of vaccine records in person. Our address is 315 4th Ave SW Albany Oregon 97321
- If you prefer to receive your record via secure email, please email alertiis@odhsoha.oregon.gov. Put the desired recipient email in the email body or in a white space on the Record Request form.
Requests are processed in the order they are received and generally take 4-5 business days. Please contact us at the ALERT IIS Help Desk, alertiis@odhsoha.oregon.gov, or 1-800-980-9431, if you need further assistance.
Learn More About Vaccine Safety
You can find more information about immunizations, including vaccine safety, with these resources:
Protect Yourself Against the Flu
Why should I get vaccinated for the flu?
- Your best defense against flu viruses is to get a flu vaccine
- Everyone 6 months and older should get a flu vaccine
- Flu vaccines are recommended especially for people who are at higher risk for the flu.
- Visit the CDC’s Flu Season page to learn whether you are at higher risk for the flu.
Where can I get the flu vaccine?
- Flu Vaccines are also available through your primary care provider and at retail pharmacies
- To learn more about how to prevent the seasonal flu, visit the CDC’s seasonal flu page
How may we help you?
Visit one of our health offices.
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