Nikki Burwell, Clay County Health Department
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The Clay County Health Department is excited to announce the expansion of its Vaccines for Adults (VFA) program. Not only have additional vaccines been added, but this program is now being extended beyond our local community to individuals in surrounding areas, ensuring broader access to essential adult vaccinations across the region. Adults 19 years of age and older who are uninsured or under-insured may now receive a wide range of vaccinations at a reduced cost of just $24 per vaccine.
“This expansion allows us to remove financial barriers and ensure that adults in our community can stay protected from serious diseases,” said Nikki Burwell, RN, CCHD Immunization Coordinator. “Prevention is one of the strongest tools we have in public health, and the Clay County Health Department remains committed to protecting and improving the health of all residents through immunizations, disease prevention, community outreach, and accessible public health services.”
The following vaccines are available through the reduced-cost program, along with a summary of ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) recommendations:
- Influenza (Flu) – Recommended annually for all adults; high-dose or adjuvanted formulations preferred for adults 65+.
- COVID-19 (Seasonal) – Recommended for all adults, with additional doses advised for adults 65+, pregnant individuals, and those who are immunocompromised.
- Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria & Pertussis) – One dose for adults who have never received Tdap, followed by a booster every 10 years. One dose is recommended during each pregnancy.
- MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella) – Recommended for adults born in 1957 or later who lack immunity, including college students, healthcare workers, and international travelers.
- Hepatitis A – Recommended for adults seeking protection, those with chronic liver disease, people experiencing homelessness, travelers, and certain occupational groups.
- Hepatitis B – Recommended for all adults ages 19–59, and adults 60+ based on risk factors or preference. Administered as a 3-dose series.
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus) – Recommended through age 26; adults 27–45 may receive the vaccine based on shared decision-making.
- Meningococcal ACWY – Recommended for certain higher-risk groups, including college students living in dormitories, military recruits, and adults with specific medical conditions.
- Meningococcal B – Recommended for adults 16–23 based on clinical decision-making, and for adults with high-risk medical conditions.
- Pneumococcal (PCV20) – Recommended for all adults 65+, and adults 19–64 with certain chronic medical conditions. One dose completes the series.
- RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) – Recommended for adults 60+ following shared clinical decision-making. Especially beneficial for those with chronic cardiac, pulmonary, or immune conditions.
- Shingles (Shingrix) – Recommended for adults 50+, and adults 19+ who are immunocompromised. Two-dose series.
For more information or to make an appointment, contact the Clay County Health Department at 785-632-3193.
