Where can I get immunizations Resources for my child? Check our website to see if your Maine doctor participates in our program at U.S. CDC Vaccines and Immunizations: www.ImmunizeME.org or call and ask https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/index.html Immunization your child’s health care provider if they have immunizations. If your Immunization Action Coalition: provider does not participate in our https://www.immunize.org Program program, ask them to sign up! Every Child By Two www.ecbt.org
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia http://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/ vaccine-education-center
If you have questions, contact us at 1-800-867-4775. You may also visit our website at www.ImmunizeME.org. What is the Maine Immunization 16 diseases that immunizations can Immunizations and your baby Program? prevent: Maine is a universal vaccine state, Babies are our most precious gift! Keep • Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis which means we provide vaccines to (whooping cough) them safe by making sure they are healthcare providers at no cost for vaccinated against diseases that can be • Haemophilus Influenzae type b serious and sometimes life-threatening. children 0 - 18 years of age. Vaccine (Hib) purchases are funded through the Childhood immunizations are proven to be • Hepatitis A and hepatitis B federal Vaccines for Children the most effective way to protect your child • Human papillomavirus (HPV) program, fees assessed on health from serious, potentially deadly diseases. insurers who cover Maine lives and • Influenza (Flu) 317 immunization program federal • Measles, mumps, and rubella funding. • Meningococcal disease • Pneumococcal disease How much will I have to pay? • Polio All children regardless of insurance status • Rotavirus are eligible to receive vaccine at no cost. • Varicella (chickenpox) Your doctor’s office may charge an administration fee. Even if you cannot Immunizations and your teen afford the fee, you will not be turned away. Some immunizations require several doses. Late spring and summer checkups/ physicals for sports and summer camps are a perfect opportunity to get your preteens and teenagers immunized.
Check with your healthcare provider to make sure your child is up-to-date on their recommended immunizations.