Promote Health. Protect Life. Prevent Illness.
1142 S. Van Dyke Rd.
Bad Axe, MI 48413
Phone: 989-269-9721
Please Note: A parent or legal guardian must be present with a child under 18 years old. Legal guardians must bring proof of guardianship.
The mission of the Immunization Program is to reduce vaccine preventable diseases by providing affordable immunizations to all people from birth through adulthood. The goal is to have all Huron County residents up-to-date on their immunizations appropriate for their age.
Learn more about vaccine preventable diseases for children and adults at the links below.
How to access Michigan Immunization Portal
If you have been immunized in the State of Michigan, you may be able to download your Immunization Record from the Michigan Care Improvement Registry (MCIR).
Steps to get your Immunization Record
1. You must be 18 years of age or older
2. Create or Sign-in to your MiLogin account
3. Upload your valid government issued Photo ID (Driver's license, State ID, or Passport)
* Information uploaded to find your record will not be stored or saved.
Need Help? Contact 1-833-999-2484 with questions on accessing the Immunization Portal.
Outreach Clinics
Call 989-269-9723 to schedule your appointment!
Harbor Beach Clinic
Clinic held at:
Harbor Beach Specialty Clinic
210 1st Street
Harbor Beach, MI 48441
2025 Dates
Monday, April 28, 2025
Wednesday June 25, 2025
Wednesday, August 27, 2025
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Sebewaing Clinic
Clinic held at:
Scheurer Primary Care- Sebewaing
616 S. Unionville Rd.
Sebewaing, MI 48759
2025 Dates
Friday, April 25, 2025
Friday, May 30, 2025
Friay, June 27, 2025
Friday, July 25, 2025
Friday, August 22, 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025
Friday, October 24, 2025
Friday, November 21, 2025
Friday, December 19, 2025
Immunizations to Protect Against Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends a single dose of RSV vaccine (Abrysvo) for eligible pregnant individuals between 32 and 36 weeks of gestation who do not have a planned delivery within 2 weeks, to prevent RSV in infants.
Nirsevimab (RSV Monoclonal Antibody) is recommended and will be available October through March for all infants younger than 8 months (unless the mother received Abrysvo vaccine during pregnancy 2 weeks before delivery)
For some children between the ages of 8 and 19 months who are at increased risk of severe RSV disease, such as children who are severely immunocompromised, a dose of Nirsevimab is recommended in their second season.
RSV vaccine is available for
adults ages 75 and older.
Adults ages 60-74 who are at increased risk of severe RSV disease should talk to their doctor to see if they are eligible.
The RSV vaccine is not currently an annual vaccine, meaning eligible adults do not need to get a dose every RSV season. Currently, CDC recommends only a single dose of RSV vaccine for all adults ages 75 and older and adults ages 60-74 with increased risk of severe RSV disease.
What is RSV?
Respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, is a common respiratory virus that infects the lungs, but can also affect the nose and throat. RSV spreads in the fall and winter along with other respiratory viruses, like flu and COVID-19. It usually peaks in December and January.
RSV in Infants and Young Children
Infants are vulnerable to RSV, a common respiratory virus that usually causes upper respiratory illness but can be a serious lower respiratory illness for infants. Infants aged 0-6 months are the highest rate of children hospitalized-some requiring Oxygen, IV fluids, or mechanical ventilation
Currently there are no antiviral treatments for severe RSV disease. Furthermore, RSV disease in early life has been associated with complications such as secondary bacterial infections, inappropriate use of antibiotics, and long-term respiratory illness, including asthma.
RSV in Adults
RSV infections can be dangerous for certain adults. Each year, it is estimated that between 60,000-160,000 older adults in the United States are hospitalized and 6,000-10,000 die due to RSV infection. Adults at highest risk for severe RSV infection include:
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Adults ages 75 and older
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Adults with chronic heart or lung disease
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Adults with weakened immune systems
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Adults with certain other underlying medical conditions, like severe obesity and severe diabetes
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Adults living in nursing homes or long-term care facilities
2024-2025 Flu Vaccine
How to Get Your Flu Shot:
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Appointments: Call us at 989-269-9723 to schedule an appointment.
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Walk-Ins: Adult walk-ins are welcome.
Flu 101: Understanding Influenza and the Power of Vaccination
What is Flu?
Influenza (flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness and at times can lead to death. CDC estimates that influenza results in 9 million to 45 million illnesses, 140,000- 810,000 hospitalizations, and between 12,000 and 61,000 deaths every year. Influenza is not the “stomach flu” and is also different from the common cold.
Flu Symptoms
Influenza (flu) can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. Flu is different from a cold. Flu usually comes on suddenly. People who have flu often feel some or all of these symptoms:
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fever* or feeling feverish/chills
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cough
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sore throat
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runny or stuffy nose
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muscle or body aches
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headaches
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fatigue (tiredness)
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some people may have vomiting and diarrhea, though this is more common in children than adults.
*It’s important to note that not everyone with flu will have a fever.
Preventing Influenza
Everyone aged 6 months and older, who does not have a medical contraindication, is recommended to receive an annual flu shot.
Take Three Actions to Prevent Flu Every Year
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Take time to get the flu vaccine. The single best way to prevent flu is to get vaccinated every year.
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Take every day preventative actions.These include:
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Avoiding close contact with other people who are sick and stay home when you are sick.
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Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing.
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Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water is not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth.
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Practice other good health habits including getting plenty of sleep, clean and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces, drinking plenty of fluids, and eating nutritious foods.
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Take flu antiviral drugs if your doctor recommends them.
For more information, visit Prevent Flu.
To learn more about the seriousness of influenza and the importance of getting vaccinated visit:
Vaccine Schedule & Informatoin
Vaccine Schedules
Vaccine Information
Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis
Prevents three diseases: Diphtheria which can cause fever, chills and a blocked windpipe; Tetanus, known as Lock-jaw causes breathing problems, extreme pain and often leads to death; Pertussis, known as Whooping Cough causes severe coughing and pneumonia.
Gardasil (Human Papillomavirus)
Vaccine protects adolescents and young adults from the Human Papillomavirus that causes 70% of cervical cancers and about 90% of anal and genital warts.
Haemophilus Influenzae B
Prevents Haemophilus Influenzae B disease which can cause meningitis, pneumonia and other serious infections.
Hepatitis A
Prevents Hepatitis A infection which causes a liver disease. Receiving this vaccine can provide long-term prevention of HAV infection.
Hepatitis B
Prevents Hepatitis B infection which can cause inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis B can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Inactivated Poliovirus
Prevents Polio which can cause fever, muscle pain, crippling and death.
Influenza
Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is caused by the influenza virus, which infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs). Unlike many other viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, the flu causes severe illness and life-threatening complications in many people. All people 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine.
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Prevents three diseases: Measles, which can cause pneumonia, deafness and brain damage; Mumps which can cause deafness and inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord; and Rubella which can cause birth defects in unborn children.
Menactra (Meningococcal) - Trumenba
Meningitis infects the bloodstream, lining of the brain and spinal cord (causing meningitis).
Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PVC13) & Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine
Protects against Pneumococcal disease that can cause sickness and death. It is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis.
Rotavirus
Vaccine protects infants from rotavirus that causes high fever, vomiting and diarrhea. The vomiting caused by rotavirus can be frequent, persistent and severe.
Shingles (Zoster)
Shingles, also called herpes zoster or zoster, is a painful skin rash caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). VZV is the same virus that causes chickenpox. After a person recovers from chickenpox, the virus stays in the body. Usually the virus does not cause any problems; however, the virus can reappear years later, causing shingles. Herpes zoster is not caused by the same virus that causes genital herpes, a sexually transmitted disease.
Varicella (chickenpox)
Protects against Varicella Zoster Virus or chickenpox which can cause fever, skin lesions and other serious complications.
Vaccines required for School and Daycare
Vaccine Waiver Information
Since 1978, Michigan law has required children to be up to date with required immunizations ON or BEFORE the first day of school or a licensed childcare program.
A child who is not up to date with required immunizations will not be allowed to attend school or childcare without an immunization (vaccine) waiver, either a medical waiver signed by the child’s healthcare provider, or a nonmedical waiver certified by the local health department.
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Michigan state law requires that to receive a nonmedical waiver, the parent or guardian must meet with health department staff to discuss questions or concerns about vaccination and to talk about the risks of what can happen if a child is not vaccinated, as well as about the benefits and potential risks of being vaccinated. Each conversation takes the specific needs and concerns of the family into account.
Michigan state law requires a new waiver appointment at the following times:
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Before starting childcare or preschool
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Before starting kindergarten
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Before starting 7th grade
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If the child has completed some, but not all, of the required vaccine series since the last waiver was signed
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When changing to a school outside the district for which the waiver was originally signed
An in person nonmedical waiver appointment can be done at any local health department. For an appointment at the Huron County Health Department call 989-269-9723 and ask to schedule a vaccine waiver appointment.
Preparing for your nonmedical wavier appointment:
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Bring picture ID and guardianship papers, if foster parent
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Official immunization record from a medical provider or health department if the child has not received vaccines in Michigan
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You do not need to bring your child(ren) to the waiver appointment
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No cost for the visit
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Usually takes less than 30 minutes
What you need to know about Measles
About
Measles
Measles is a highly contagious virus that can lead to severe complications, especially in children. Measles was declared eliminated (absence of continuous disease transmission for greater than 12 months) from the United States in 2000. This was thanks to a highly effective vaccination program in the United States, as well as better measles control in the Americas region. However, measles risk is increasing globally, in the U.S., and in Michigan. Ensure you are up to date with your measles vaccine.
Measles is highly contagious. 90% of persons without immunity to measles will become ill after exposure to the virus. Importantly, measles can be transmitted before the characteristic rash develops. Measles virus can persist in the air for hours AFTER an ill person has left. Therefore, an individual can be exposed even without being in the same place at the same time as a measles case.
Transmission of Measles
Make sure you and your loved ones are up to date with the measles vaccine. Two doses of MMR vaccine are over 95% effective in preventing measles.
Parents, Measles is very contagious and can be serious. An unvaccinated child can get measles when traveling abroad or even in the U.S.
Prevent
Measles
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Measles symptoms don’t appear immediately after exposure. Illness often starts with typical respiratory symptoms and eventually a rash develops.
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Measles symptoms appear 7-14 days after contact with the virus and typically include a high fever, cough, runny nose, and watery eyes.
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Measles rash appears 3-5 days AFTER the first symptoms.
Call your healthcare provider immediately if you think you or your child have been exposed.
Signs & Symptoms
Measles Resources
Vaccine Schedules
Vaccine Information
Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis
Prevents three diseases: Diphtheria which can cause fever, chills and a blocked windpipe; Tetanus, known as Lock-jaw causes breathing problems, extreme pain and often leads to death; Pertussis, known as Whooping Cough causes severe coughing and pneumonia.
Gardasil (Human Papillomavirus)
Vaccine protects adolescents and young adults from the Human Papillomavirus that causes 70% of cervical cancers and about 90% of anal and genital warts.
Haemophilus Influenzae B
Prevents Haemophilus Influenzae B disease which can cause meningitis, pneumonia and other serious infections.
Hepatitis A
Prevents Hepatitis A infection which causes a liver disease. Receiving this vaccine can provide long-term prevention of HAV infection.
Hepatitis B
Prevents Hepatitis B infection which can cause inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis B can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
Inactivated Poliovirus
Prevents Polio which can cause fever, muscle pain, crippling and death.
Influenza
Influenza, commonly called "the flu," is caused by the influenza virus, which infects the respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs). Unlike many other viral respiratory infections, such as the common cold, the flu causes severe illness and life-threatening complications in many people. All people 6 months of age and older should get the flu vaccine.
Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Prevents three diseases: Measles, which can cause pneumonia, deafness and brain damage; Mumps which can cause deafness and inflammation of the covering of the brain and spinal cord; and Rubella which can cause birth defects in unborn children.
Menactra (Meningococcal) - Trumenba
Meningitis infects the bloodstream, lining of the brain and spinal cord (causing meningitis).
After the Shot: What to Expect
Some children may feel sick after receiving a shot. Below are some things to help your child feel better:
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For redness or swelling at the shot site, apply a cold washcloth to the site.
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Exercise the arm or leg in which the shot was given.
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Acetaminophen (like Tylenol) may be given to lessen discomfort.
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Comfort your child.
Your nurse will give you a record of your child's shots. Keep it and carry it with you every time you visit your doctor or the Huron County Health Department.
Eligibility and Cost
All Huron County residents are eligible for the Immunization program.
Vaccine for children (VFC) and Michigan Vaccine for children (MI-VFC) eligibility criteria includes children who are enrolled in Medicaid; have no health insurance; are American Indian or Alaskan Native; or have insurance with no immunization coverage when the child presents for vaccinations. Children who qualify for VFC & MI-VFC will receive free vaccinations and may be required to pay a $23.00 administration fee for each vaccination. Parents of children who do not qualify for VFC & MI-VFC will be required to pay vaccine and administration fees if their insurance does not cover it. Families with financial hardship may call to discuss payment options.
Adults needing immunizations should call our office to determine the vaccine costs, administration fees and insurance coverage information.
