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 Immunizations
Who Program Serves

The Immunizations (vaccinations) program is available to those persons who meet the following eligibility requirements:

  1. Male or Female
  2. Any age
  3. Provide immunization record
  4. Brunswick County residents
Services Provided

During the visit, a nurse:

  • Administers the following immunizations (treatment or tests), as needed, to children.
    • Diphtheria/Tetanus ("Lockjaw")/Pertussis ("Whooping Cough") [DTP]:
    • Haemophilus Influenzae b (major cause of meningitis) [Hib]:
    • Polio Vaccine [IPV]:
    • Hepatitis B [HepB]:
    • Measles/Mumps/Rubella [MMR]:
    • Varicella ("Chicken Pox"):
    • Pneumococcal (PCV):
    • Tuberculosis [TB] skin test:
    • Head Lice treatment:
    • Flu / Flumist:
    • Pneumonia:
    • Prevnar:
  • Administers the following immunizations, as needed, to adults.
    • Tetanus:
    • Hepatitis A [HepA]:
    • Hepatitis B [HepB]:
    • Pneumonia:
    • Tuberculosis [TB] skin test:
    • Meningococcal:
    • MMR:
  • Provides head lice treatment.
  • Performs blood pressure screening.
  • Performs cholesterol screening. *

Any abnormal findings are referred to a doctor.

Clinic Hours

Days: Monday - Friday of each week
Closed from: 12:00 noon to 12:30 daily

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM for children's immunizations

Time: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM for all other services

Day: 1st Thursday of each month

Time: 8:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Appointment: walk-in basis

Contact: 910-253-2250 or 888-428-4429 (toll-free)

Email: health@brunsco.net

The Immunizations Clinic is located at: 25 Courthouse Drive / Bolivia

Fees

Please call the Health Department at: 1-888-428-4429 or 910-253-2250 for the current fees.

Vaccination Schedule

For best health, children should receive vaccinations for childhood diseases before they are 2 years old. It is important that they receive booster shots at the appropriate intervals. Below is the recommended vaccination schedule. If you have missed a recommended starting date or booster, consult the Immunizations Clinic for guidance.

CHILDREN
BirthHepatitis B [Hep B]*
2 monthsDiphtheria/Tetanus ("Lockjaw")/Pertussis ("Whooping Cough") [DTP]; Haemophilus Influenzae b (a major cause of meningitis) [Hib]; Polio Vaccine [IPV]; Hepatitis B [Hep B]*, Pneumococcal (PCV)
4 monthsDiphtheria/Tetanus ("Lockjaw")/Pertussis ("Whooping Cough") [DTP]; Haemophilus Influenzae b (a major cause of meningitis) [Hib]; Polio Vaccine [IPV], Pneumococcal (PCV)
6 monthsDiphtheria/Tetanus ("Lockjaw")/Pertussis ("Whooping Cough") [DTP]; Haemophilus Influenzae b (a major cause of meningitis) [Hib]; Polio Vaccine [IPV]; Hepatitis B [Hep B]*, Pneumococcal (PCV)
12 - 15 monthsMeasles/Mumps/Rubella [MMR]; Haemophilus Influenzae b (a major cause of meningitis) [Hib]; Diphtheria/Tetanus ("Lockjaw")/Pertussis ("Whooping Cough") [DTP]**, Varicella
4 - 6 yearsDiphtheria/Tetanus ("Lockjaw")/Pertussis ("Whooping Cough") [DTP]; Polio Vaccine [IPV]; Measles/Mumps/Rubella [MMR]
SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN
7 - 18 yearsTetanus vaccine every 10 years, Hepatitus B series if not given as a child
ADULTS
18+ yearsTetanus vaccine every 10 years.
Flu vaccine every year, if needed.
OLDER ADULTS
___+ yearsTetanus vaccine every 10 years.
Flu vaccine every year, if needed.
Pneumonia vaccine after age 65 or earlier if person has a chronic illness.

      

Contact Info
Brunswick County
Health

PO Box 9
Bolivia, NC  28422

Building A
25 Courthouse Drive, NE
Bolivia, NC  28422

Phone: 910.253.2250
FAX: 910.253.2387

health@brunsco.net

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