Immunizations

Image_Syringe Summit County Public Health strives to ensure that children are protected from diseases which can cause serious illness, permanent damage or death. Diseases that once spread quickly and killed thousands are now largely controlled by vaccines. The CDC recommends vaccinating children against most vaccine-preventable diseases by the time they are two years old because these diseases are more common and more deadly among infants and young children. Vaccination protects not only the child receiving the vaccine, but also those in the child's community.

Immunization Clinic Schedule

SCPH participates in the Vaccine for Children Program (VFC), which enables SCPH to charge only an administration fee of $21 per VFC shot. Children through 18 years of age who are Medicaid-eligible or uninsured/under-insured or American Indian or Alaska Native are eligible to receive VFC vaccine.

Immunizations have been proven to provide important benefits to teens, especially as they grow into adults. Lowering disease rates among teens also helps to reduce the chance of spreading diseases to the elderly, children and infants. Today, immunizations protect teens from diseases such as:

Hepatitis A - This disease can lead to liver failure and death
Hepatitis B - This disease can lead to liver cancer, liver failure and death
Meningitis - This bacterial infection poses a serious threat to teens. Meningitis can kill a healthy person in 48 hours or less. Survivors of meningitis can have problems that last the rest of their lives.
Pertussis (Whooping Cough) - This disease is spread by coughing and sneezing. Anyone can catch pertussis and spread it to others.
Tetanus- This bacteria can lead to convulsions, fractures, pulmonary embolism and death.
HPV (Human Papillomavirus) - HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer in women.
Chicken Pox - This disease causes fever and rash. In rare cases, it can cause serious health problems.

Your need for immunizations does not end when you reach adulthood. The following immunizations are available for adults:

Tetanus	Diphtheria	Shingles	Pertussis
Measles, Mumps and Rubella	Pneumonia	Hepatitis A	Hepatitis B
Human Papilloma Virus	Varicella	Flu

Please call (330) 375-2772 for vaccine information and pricing.

HealthMap Vaccine Finder for Adults

SCPH offers vaccines and travel information for international travelers. Our experienced staff will:

Review your travel itinerary and health history in detail
Assess your risks for acquiring illnesses while abroad
Make individualized recommendations for travel-related vaccines and travel medicines
Work with your schedule to complete your vaccinations before departure.
(It generally takes about two weeks to build up immunity after receiving your vaccines.)
If you would like more information about vaccines required for specific countries, please visit http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/default.aspx.
If you would like to complete clinic forms ahead of time, they can be found on the MORE INFORMATION • FORMS tab above.
Information on immunizations for travelers
Yellow Fever Vaccine
Fees

Please call (330) 375-2772 for information about travel immunizations.

For vaccine recommendations and more information about
vaccines, please visit the MORE INFORMATION • FORMS tab and
the RESOURCES • LINKS tab above