Adult Vaccinations

Adults need to keep their vaccinations up to date to stay protected from life-threatening and preventable diseases.
Immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time, and as an adult, you're at risk for different diseases. Vaccination is one of the most convenient and safest preventive care measures available.
We accept most forms of health insurance and have many vaccines available for uninsured/underinsured adults. These vaccines include Tetanus (Tdap or Td), Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Pneumococcal Pneumonia, Shingles Vaccine, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Varicella, and seasonal influenza.
The following vaccines are usually covered by health insurance:

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Shingles
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
Influenza
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Meningococcal
Pneumococcal
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
Varicella

Medicare Part B will pay for the following:

Influenza
Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Hepatitis B for persons at increased risk of hepatitis
Tetanus

Medicare Part D plans identify covered vaccines through formularies.

Medicare Part D or Medicare Advantage Plan Part C that offers Medicare prescription drug coverage may also have coverage for the following:

Shingles
Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)

To schedule an appointment, or for more information, call:
Hinsdale County:
Shawna Shidler, RN
970-944-0321
shawna@silverthreadphd.org
Mineral County:
Joni Adelman, FNP
719-658-2416
MCNurse@silverthreadphd.org

Website Accessibility Statement

Silver Thread Public Health District (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

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Compliance Procedures

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