Disease Prevention Programs
Beginning Wednesday, October 28, 2009 Shots for Tots / Big Shots will begin accepting appointments for H1N1 shots. Appointments may be made by calling 972-5520.
All appointments through the Shots for Tots appointment line will be available to the following population groups:
- Pregnant women
- Household contacts and caregivers for children younger than 6 months of age
- All people from 6 months through 24 years of age
- Persons aged 25 through 64 years who have health conditions associated with higher risk of medical complications from influenza.
If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Coleen Christian, 972-5524, or Kathy Cavin, 972-5414.
Clinic Information
Big Shots and Shots for Tots - The Immunization Program has both “Big Shots” and "Shots for Tots" clinics for adults and children at three convenient locations in Austin.
- The North Clinic is located at St. John Community Center, 7500 Blessing Ave.
- The South Clinic is located at Far South Health Clinic, 405 West Stassney.
- The Central Clinic is located at Rosewood - Zaragosa Neighborhood Center, 2800 Webberville Road.
- Weekday sessions (Monday-Friday) at each location operate on an appointment system. Please call 972-5520 to make an appointment at any location.
- Walk-in clinics are offered at each location one Saturday a month. Please call 972-5520 for dates and times.
- There is a $10 fee for each visit. Services are not refused do to inability to pay.
- Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
- If possible, bring your child's shot record, Social Security number, and Medicaid number (if applicable) with you.
A current Big Shots/Shots for Tots schedule is available here.
Program Information and Outreach
Vaccine Distribution - In cooperation with the Texas Department of State Health Services and the federal Vaccines For Children (VFC) program, the Immunization Program distributes free vaccines to local physicians. In Travis County, more than 100 doctors participate in the program and vaccinate hundreds of children at no cost. For more information, call 972-5414.
Perinatal Hepatitis B Program - Hepatitis B is an inflammatory liver disease caused by the hepatitis B virus. By state law, this is a reportable disease and pregnant women must be tested for the virus at their first prenatal visit and at delivery. The Perinatal Hepatitis B Program provides hepatitis B vaccine and blood tests for infants born to mothers who carry the virus. Blood testing and hepatitis B vaccine for susceptible sexual and non-sexual household contacts of pregnant women who have the virus are also provided through this program. For more information, call 972-6218.
Immunization Audits and Assessments - The Immunization Program regularly audits immunization records maintained by local health clinics, child care centers, and schools. This important effort helps ensure children receive their vaccinations as required by law. For more information, call 972-5521.
Community Outreach and Education - In an effort to keep the community aware of the importance of immunizations, the Immunization Program participates in local health fairs, provides educational presentations, and mobilizes volunteers to assist with vaccination clinics and other program activities. For more information, call 972-5524.
