Childhood Vaccinations
On-time vaccination helps provide immunity before children are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. Vaccines are safe and effective.
All childhood vaccines are available for children 0-18 years of age who have private insurance, are on Medicaid, are underinsured/uninsured, or are American Indian or Alaska Native.
Recommended childhood vaccinations include:
- Chickenpox- Diphtheria
- HIB-Influenza
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- HPV (Human papilloma virus)
- Meningococcal- MMR (Measles, mumps, rubella)
- Pneumococcal (Pneumonia)- Polio
- Rotavirus
- TDAP (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
- Varicella
The following are the most useful sites for up-to-date information on immunizations and vaccines:
https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/
https://www.immunizecolorado.org/
https://www.cde.state.co.us/planning20-21/immunization
https://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/vaccine-education-center
To view the recommended immunizations for children from birth to 6 years old, click here.
To view the full recommended child and adolescent immunization schedule (for ages 18 or younger), click here.
To view post-vaccination comfort measures, click here.
To view Acetaminophen dosing chart, click here.
To schedule an appointment, or for information on whether your child is due for any vaccines, call:
Hinsdale County:
Shawna Shidler, RN
970-944-0321
shawna@silverthreadphd.org
Mineral County:
Joni Adelman, FNP
719-658-2416
MCNurse@silverthreadphd.org