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1.- Is there a cost to the vaccines?
There is no cost for the vaccines or administrative fee for services.
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2.- What if I have Medi-Cal?
For people age 0-18 years with Medi-Cal, Medi-Cal does cover the cost of the vaccines. Please bring your Medi-cal card with you to the appointment.
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3.- Can I still walk in and get vaccinated without an appointment?
In addition to Online Appointments, the nurses will continue to offer “first come, first serve” vaccines to walk-in clients at our clinics. When capacity is reached, we will not be able to vaccinate the same day. You will be given the choice of:
visiting other centers throughout the County for vaccination
returning another day for vaccination
making an online appointment for another day
For a list of county immunization clinics and their information please visit the website www.sdiz.org or call 211.
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4.- Does a parent or guardian need to be present to vaccinate a person less than 18 years?
In most circumstances a parent or legal guardian must be present when a child or young adult is being vaccinated. This helps obtain accurate medical history and is required for legal authorization to vaccinate. In circumstances when the parent or legal guardian is not available, please call your nearest immunization clinic or 211 for information.
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5.- Is Influenza (Flu) vaccines available at the Public Health Centers and can I make an appointment?
Yes, the Public Health Centers have seasonal influenza vaccine available to persons 6 months and older. For more information on Influenza Vaccine and its availability, please go to the following website www.sdiz.org or call 211.
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6.- Are Online Appointments available at other Public Health Centers?
Currently South, Central Region Public Health and Ocean View Immunization Clinic (La Trailita) are offering the Online Appointment System. We hope to have Online Appointments available at other Public Health Centers in the future.
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7.-Are adults eligible for vaccines at the Public Health Centers?
Yes, adults are eligible and encouraged to be fully vaccinated. The public health centers have a limited supply of adult vaccines. Please check the following website www.sdiz.org for list of available vaccines for adults.
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8.- Can I receive a Tuberculosis Skin Test at the Public Health Centers?
Yes, Tuberculosis Skin Tests are available at the Public Health Centers. At this time we are not scheduling TB skin tests online, they are on a “first come, first serve” basis. There is a $3.36 administrative fee. For more information on TB services please call 619-692-5565 or 211.
Individuals with insurance will no longer be able to receive Tuberculosis (TB) screening. Insured individuals should visit their doctor to obtain TB clearance.
Only individuals without health insurance will continue to receive TB screening services.
Tb screening services will no longer be provided for individuals requiring U.S. Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) health clearance. These individuals should obtain these TB services from their civil surgeon provider.
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9.- What can I do if I cannot locate my child’s immunization record?
If your child received his/her immunizations from a County of San Diego Public Health Clinic we can provide you with a copy for $5.00 fee. If you had them done at another location please call your nearest immunization clinic or 211 for additional information on how to obtain a current copy.
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