Vaccines

Servicios De Idioma Español (Spanish Language Services)

Existen servicios disponibles en español. Si necesita servicios o desea programar una vacunación, llámenos al (308) 696-1201 y presione "2" para español cuando se le solicite.

Accommodations are available for Spanish-language speakers. If you need services or would like to schedule a vaccination, please call us at (308) 696-1201 and press "2" for Spanish when prompted.

Vaccine Schedules

Vaccine schedules tell you which vaccines you and your family need, and when to get them. Vaccine schedules are organized by age. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers detailed, easy-to-read online information about vaccine schedules for each age group, including adults. Click the buttons below to learn more about vaccine schedules on the CDC's website (links will open in new window).

Immunization Records

Immunization records help you keep track of what vaccinations you have received and when. In the state of Nebraska, immunization records are available online through the Nebraska State Immunization Information System, or NESIIS — a secure, web-based portal for patients and healthcare providers. Click the button below to visit the Nebraska State Immunization Information System (link will open in a new window).

Off-site Flu Shot Clinics

WCDHD provides convenience with off-site influenza vaccination clinics to local businesses, schools, and companies. Guidelines for off-site clinics include a commitment of at least 10 participants. For further information or questions, or to schedule a clinic, please call (308) 221-6830.

Travel Vaccines

International travel increases your chances of getting and spreading diseases that are rare or not found in United States. West Central District Health Department offers many vaccines that may be recommended or required for international travel, including:

• Hepatitis A and B
• Meningitis
• MMR
• Polio
• Rabies
• Tdap
• Typhoid Fever
• Yellow Fever
• Cholera and Japanese Encephalitis (can be ordered in if requested in advance)

You can schedule a vaccination appointment, inquire about pricing, or get more information about travel vaccines by calling the WCDHD office at (308) 696-1201. Please call at least four weeks in advance of your travel date.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers an online tool for travelers, to determine what vaccines or medicines you may need and what diseases or health risks are a concern at your destination. Click the buttons below to learn more about travel vaccination needs on the CDC's website (links will open in new window).

Available Vaccines at West Central District Health Department — Subject to Change

• COVID-19 (Available for children and adults): COVID-19 is a disease caused by the virus SARS-CoV-2. It can be very contagious and spreads quickly. COVID-19 most often causes respiratory symptoms that can feel much like a cold, the flu, or pneumonia. COVID-19 may attack more than your lungs and respiratory system — other parts of your body may also be affected by the disease. Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some people become severely ill. Click here to learn more. 

• DTaP(Available for children): Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (whooping cough) are three serious diseases caused by bacteria. Diphtheria leads to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and even death. Tetanus causes painful muscle spasms and stiffness. Tetanus kills 1 out of 5 people who are infected. Pertussis (whooping cough) causes severe coughing spells which can lead to difficulty breathing, vomiting, and disturbed sleep.  Click here to learn more. 
  
  
• Hepatitis A (Available for children and adults): Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus. It is found in the stool of persons with Hepatitis A. It is usually spread by close personal contact and sometimes by eating food or drinking contaminated water. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Hepatitis B (Available for children and adults): Hepatitis B is a serious disease that also affects the liver caused by the Hepatitis B virus. Acute illness can lead to loss of appetite, diarrhea, vomiting, tiredness, jaundice, and pain in the muscles, joints and stomach. Chronic infection can lead to liver damage, liver cancer and even death. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Hib (Available for children): Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) can cause serious illness and death in babies and children younger than 5 years old. The CDC recommends Hib vaccination for all children younger than 5 years old. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• HPV (Available for children and adults): Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a very common virus that can cause cancers later in life. About 13 million people, including teens, become infected with HPV each year. In the U.S., nearly 36,000 people are estimated to be affected by a cancer caused by HPV infection each year. The CDC recommends that 11- to 12-year-olds receive two doses of HPV vaccine 6 to 12 months apart. Adults can also receive the vaccine upon request. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Influenza (Available for children and adults): Influenza is caused by the influenza virus, which can be spread by coughing, sneezing or nasal secretions. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Meningitis (Available for children and adults): Meningitis is an infection of fluid surrounding the brain and the spinal cord. Meningococcal disease also causes blood infections. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• MMR (Available for children): Measles, Mumps, and Rubella are three diseases caused by viruses. Measles causes a rash, cough, runny nose, eye irritation, and fever. It can lead to ear infection, pneumonia, seizures (jerking and staring), brain damage, and death. Mumps causes fever, headache, and swollen glands. It can lead to deafness, meningitis (infection of the brain and spinal cord covering), painful swelling of the testicles or ovaries, and, rarely, death. Rubella causes a rash, mild fever, and arthritis (mostly in women). If a woman gets rubella while she is pregnant, she could have a miscarriage or her baby could be born with serious birth defects. All three are vaccine preventable. The CDC recommends that children should get two doses of MMR vaccine, starting with the first dose at 12 to 15 months of age, and the second dose at 4 through 6 years of age. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Mpox (Available for adults): Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is an infectious disease caused by the Mpox virus, which is related to the virus that causes smallpox. It can cause a painful rash, enlarged lymph nodes and fever. Most people fully recover, but some get very sick. It spreads through close contact with someone who is already infected, and is most commonly spread in the U.S. as a sexually transmitted infection.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend the Mpox vaccine for certain at-risk populations. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Pneumonia (Available for children and older adults): Pneumococcal is an infection of streptococcus pneumonia bacteria that can cause illness and death. It is spread through close personal contact person to person. PVC13 is given to adults 50 years and over and the pneumococcal 23 is given to adults 65 years and over. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Polio (Available for children): Polio, or poliomyelitis, is a crippling and potentially deadly disease. It is caused by the poliovirus. The virus spreads from person to person and can invade an infected person’s brain and spinal cord, causing paralysis (can’t move parts of the body). It can kill people who get it, usually by paralyzing the muscles that help them breathe. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Rabies (Available for children and adults as needed): Rabies is caused by a virus. It is mainly a disease of animals. Humans get rabies when bitten by infected animals. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Rotavirus (Available for children): Rotavirus spreads easily among infants and young children. The virus can cause severe watery diarrhea, vomiting, fever, and abdominal pain. Children who get rotavirus disease can become dehydrated and may need to be hospitalized. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• RSV (Available for adults 60 and older): Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a respiratory system infection that can cause serious illness in young children and older adults. In 2023, a vaccine against RSV was approved for use by adults 60 and older. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Shingles (Available for adults): Shingles is a painful skin rash, often with blisters. It is called Herpes Zoster or just Zoster. A shingles rash usually appears on one side of the face or body and lasts from 2 to 4 weeks. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Tdap (Available for children and adults): Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (whooping cough) are three serious diseases caused by bacteria. Tetanus causes painful muscle spasms and stiffness. Tetanus kills 1 out of 5 people who are infected. Diphtheria leads to breathing problems, paralysis, heart failure, and even death. Pertussis (whooping cough) causes severe coughing spells which can lead to difficulty breathing, vomiting, and disturbed sleep. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Twinrix (Available for children and adults): Twinrix is a combination vaccine for both Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. Three doses are required as an adult.
  
  
• Varicella (Available for children): Chickenpox (Varicella) is a very contagious disease caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It causes a blister-like rash, itching, tiredness, and fever. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Typhoid Fever (Available for international travel upon request; please call in advance to ensure vaccine can be ordered and is available): Typhoid causes a high fever, weakness, stomach pains, headache, loss of appetite and sometimes a rash. Some people who get typhoid become "carriers", who can spread the disease to others. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Yellow Fever (Available for international travel upon request; please call in advance to ensure vaccine is available): Yellow fever is a serious disease caused by the yellow fever virus. It is spread through the bite of an infected mosquito and cannot be spread directly from person to person. It is found in certain parts of Africa and South America. Click here to learn more.
  
  
• Cholera (Available for international travel upon request, must be ordered in; please call in advance to ensure vaccine can be ordered and is available). Click here to learn more.

• Japanese Encephalitis (Available for international travel upon request, must be ordered in; please call in advance to ensure vaccine can be ordered and is available).  Click here to learn more.