Overview of Services – this program:
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Provides information about immunizations and immunization services available to children and adults in the County of Sacramento;
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Refers clients to County of Sacramento immunization services in their area;
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Provides consultation services to parents, community-based organizations, medical providers, daycare providers, and schools regarding immunizations and applicable immunization laws;
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Conducts flu clinics each fall for at-risk populations; and
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Houses the Perinatal Hepatitis B Outreach Program where women who are pregnant and living with hepatitis B can receive assistance in protecting their families from the virus.
Qualifications for the Program:
Children ages birth (0) through eighteen (18) years may qualify for low cost immunizations if they qualify under one (1) of the following categories:
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Have no health insurance;
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Have health insurance not covering immunizations;
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Be eligible for Medi-Cal, Child Health and Disability Prevention Program (CHDP), Gateway; and/or
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An Alaskan native or American Indian.
Others who do not fall into the categories listed above or those seeking travel immunizations can call us for a referral to private immunization providers for service.
Contact Information:
Please call (916) 875-7468 (SHOT) for further information about immunizations and/or immunization services. This number is usually answered Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, excepting County of Sacramento holidays, otherwise you may leave a message and your call will be returned.
