Public Health Madison & Dane County

Immunizations

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We are out of adult COVID vaccine for the season. You can subscribe to get Immunization Program updates for when we have doses again in the fall. Look for "Immunization Program Updates" under "Special Topics."

We still have doses of child COVID vaccine. 

Immunizations are important for everyone, at all ages. We give free immunizations to those who qualify to reduce the spread of disease and to protect health. If you have insurance, you can get vaccines from your doctor and area pharmacies. 

Check the Wisconsin Immunization Registry to see what vaccines you’re due for. If you don't know what vaccines you need, make an appointment and we will figure it out for you. 

Check your eligibility for vaccines we offer below. Click "Get Vaccinated" below to make an appointment or learn about walk-in options. 

For Adults

Eligibility

We give free immunizations to adults who:

  • Are 19 years and older, AND
  • Do not have insurance that pays for immunizations

We give the following immunizations:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • HPV (human papillomavirus)
  • Inactivated poliovirus
  • Influenza (flu)
  • Meningococcal ACWY
  • Meningococcal B (upon request)
  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
  • Mpox, free for all who are eligible. Please do not self-schedule, instead call 608-242-6255.
  • Pneumococcal conjugate
  • Tdap (tetanus, diptheria, & acellular pertussis)
  • Td (tetanus & diptheria)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)

Learn more about each vaccine and the diseases they prevent.

We do not give the following immunizations:

  • COVID
  • Travel immunizations
  • Shingles/Zoster
  • RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)

For Infants and Children

Eligibility

We give free routine childhood immunizations to infants and children (through 18 years of age) who:

  • Do not have health insurance, or
  • Have Medical Assistance or BadgerCare, or
  • Are American Indian or Alaska Native

If your child has private insurance that pays for immunizations, please call their provider.

Vaccines Available

  • DTaP (diphtheria, tetanus, & acellular pertussis)
  • COVID-19
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
  • HPV (human papillomavirus)
  • Inactivated poliovirus
  • Influenza (flu)
  • Meningococcal ACWY
  • Meningococcal B (upon request)
  • MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
  • Mpox, free for all who are eligible. Please do not self-schedule, instead call 608-242-6255.
  • Pneumococcal conjugate
  • Rotavirus
  • RSV (respiratory syncytial virus, given October through March)
  • Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, & acellular pertussis)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)

Learn more about each vaccine and the diseases they prevent.

Check immunization requirements for daycares and schools

For Work

Does your job require immunizations? You can look up what immunizations you’ve already had in the Wisconsin Immunization Registry.

If your insurance doesn’t pay for immunizations, check above to see what we can provide.

Child Care Providers

All City of Madison child care workers are recommended to get these immunizations (see Appendix III). 

Health Care Workers and Long Term Care Providers

Ask your employer which immunizations are required. Other immunizations are recommended for your line of work.

For Travel

We don’t give most of the immunizations recommended for travel. See “immunizations for adults” above for immunizations we do give and to learn if you qualify.

Where to get travel immunizations not covered by your insurance

  • Rock County Health Department Travel Clinic, Janesville, WI. Call 608-757-5440 for questions and appointments.
  • Waukesha County Public Health Travel Clinic, Waukesha, WI. Call 262-896-8430 for questions and appointments.
  • Some pharmacies also offer travel immunizations:
    • Walgreens
      • 311 E. Campus Mall. Madison, WI 53715, 608-251-0042
      • 3700 University Ave., Madison, WI 53705, 608-238-7109
      • 2931 S. Fish Hatchery Rd., Madison, WI 53711, 608-277-0087
    • Hometown Pharmacy Oregon 608-835-3191
    • Costco Pharmacy. Call the location nearest to you for information.
  • For students, check your student health services.

Get Vaccinated

Walk-In Option

Want a walk-in clinic closer to you? Visit one of our mobile clinics!

We offer all vaccine options for people 18 and under at our mobile clinics. We can only offer flu vaccines to people 19 and older.

Just need a flu and/or COVID vaccine? Walk in clinic: 

  • Flu for all ages, COVID for people 0-18 years old
  • Every Monday (closed January 19)
  • 10:00am - 2:00pm
  • 2230 S. Park St., Madison, WI 53713 

How to Make an Appointment

  • You can schedule an appointment at our South Park Street Office or our East Washington Avenue Office.
  • We provide an interpreter, if needed.
  • If you need a TB test in the next 4-6 weeks, please call 608-242-6255 to schedule an appointment.

Make an appointment

If you are more than 15 minutes late, we may not be able to see you. 

If you need help making an appointment, please call 608-242-6255.

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Immunizations

Upcoming Events

  1. Vaccine Clinic at Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
    • Ezekiel Gillespie Middle School
      101 S. Gammon Rd
  2. Vaccine Clinic at Leopold Elementary School
    • Leopold Elementary School
      2602 Post Rd
  3. Vaccine Clinic at Lake View Elementary School
    • Lake View Elementary School
      1802 Tennyson Ln