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Adult Immunizations

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The Health Department offers a variety of routine vaccinations for adults. Vaccine fees may be applied.

Much like children and adolescents, adults need to keep their immunizations up to date to protect themselves from diseases that can result in death or disability. Talk to your doctor before receiving any vaccines to make sure they are right for you!

These vaccines include:

  • Hepatitis A and B
  • Herpes Zoster (shingles)- ages 50 and older.
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV) – ages 19 through 26. If over 26 years old, talk with your doctor to see if this vaccine is right for you! If visiting one of our local Health Departments for this vaccine, you must bring a note from your doctor stating they want you to have this vaccine.
  • Influenza (flu)
  • Meningococcal
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)
  • Pneumonia (PCV20)
  • Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap)
  • Varicella (chickenpox)
  • NEW! Covid Boosters Moderna and Pfizer 2023/24--new formulation.
  • RSV (Abrysvo)-ages 60 and older. Vaccine can also be given during pregnancy from 32 to 36 weeks of gestational age with a doctor's note. 
    • VERY LIMITED SUPPLY. Vaccine is ONLY available at Specialty Care Clinic/Immunizations Program Office in Bartow. 
    • RSV vaccine is covered by some private insurances, Medicare, or by self-pay. RSV vaccine is NOT covered by Medicaid, at this time, until further notice. 

For more information on adult vaccinations including vaccinations schedules please visit the Centers for Disease Control's Adult Immunization Homepage (link opens in new window).

 FDOH-Polk has a limited number of vaccines for uninsured, underinsured and Medicaid-covered adult clients, that may be available at no cost for those who qualify:
  • Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine – Available for uninsured and underinsured clients (ages 19 through 26).
  • Meningitis vaccines- meningococcal conjugate (MCV4) and the meningitis B vaccines – Available for uninsured and underinsured clients (ages 19 and older).
  • Tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine – Available for uninsured and underinsured clients (ages 19 and older).
  • Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV 20) and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23) – Available for uninsured and underinsured high-risk clients (ages 19 and older).
  • Varicella vaccine – Available for outbreak control for all exposed persons ONLY if there is an outbreak. Otherwise, no uninsured or underinsured program for this vaccine. Available with a fee. 
  • Influenza vaccine (flu shot) – Available for uninsured and underinsured clients (ages 19 and older). Seasonal.
  • Hepatitis A vaccine – Available for uninsured and underinsured clients (ages 19 and older).
  • Hepatitis B vaccine – Available for uninsured and underinsured clients (ages 20 and older).
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccine – Available for uninsured and underinsured clients (ages 19 and older).
  • NEW! COVID-19 vaccines (Moderna 2023/24 and Pfizer 2023/24) – Available for uninsured and underinsured clients (ages 19 and older).

Please check with your local FDOH-Polk clinic regarding the eligibility and availability of these vaccines, as quantities of vaccine are limited based on the availability of funds.