Immunization Services
At Southern West Virginia Health System, we provide comprehensive care for every age and stage of life. Immunizations are a key part of that commitment. We offer a full range of vaccines to protect you and your family from illnesses, whether preparing for school, managing a chronic condition, or planning ahead for flu season.
Medical office visits may qualify for sliding fee discounts based on income eligibility.Â
Why Immunizations Matter
Immunizations are one of the most effective tools in preventive health care. Vaccinations help reduce the risk of serious illness, hospitalization, and long-term complications. They also play an important role in limiting the spread of infectious diseases within families, schools, workplaces, and the broader community.
Vaccines We Offer
- DTaP, Tdap, TD, (Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis): Protects against three serious bacterial infections.
- Flu Shot: Recommended annually to protect against seasonal influenza, which typically peaks in the fall and winter months.
- Hepatitis B: Protects against a viral infection that affects the liver and can spread through contact with infected blood or bodily fluids.
- HPV (Human Papillomavirus): Helps prevent certain cancers caused by HPV.
- Meningococcal: Protects against meningitis and bloodstream infections.
- MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella): Guards against three highly contagious viral illnesses.
- Pneumococcal: Reduces the risk of pneumonia and related complications.
- Polio (IPV): Protects against poliovirus.
- RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus): Helps protect from serious respiratory illness.
- Shingles: Recommended to prevent shingles and its potential complications.
- Varicella: Prevents chickenpox and helps reduce the risk of shingles later in life.
Walk-in or Schedule an Appointment
If you are unsure which vaccines you or your child may need, our clinical team is here to help. Simply call or visit your nearest Southern West Virginia Health System location to learn more about how our immunization services support lifelong health and wellness.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Immunizations protect against serious and potentially life-threatening diseases. They reduce the risk of complications, hospitalizations, and long-term health issues. Immunizations also help protect vulnerable individuals in the community who may not be able to receive certain immunizations.
Yes. Immunizations approved for use in the United States undergo extensive clinical testing and ongoing safety monitoring. Most side effects are mild and temporary, such as soreness at the injection site or a low-grade fever.
If records are unavailable, our team can review available documentation and recommend next steps. In some cases, repeat immunization is safe and appropriate.
School immunization requirements are established by West Virginia and may be updated periodically. We encourage families to review the most recent guidance on the West Virginia Office of Epidemiology & Prevention Services website to ensure they are referencing the latest information.
The recommended childhood immunization schedule is published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and provides detailed guidance on when immunizations should be administered from birth through adolescence.
We have included a direct link to the current schedule for your convenience. Because national recommendations are periodically reviewed and updated, we encourage families to confirm they are viewing the most recent version available on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services website.
If you have questions about how the schedule applies to your child, our clinical team is happy to review your child’s health history and provide individualized guidance.
