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Vaccination is one of the safest and most convenient preventive care measures available!

Not only do vaccines lower your chances of getting certain diseases, they also lower your chances of spreading disease to vulnerable individuals.

Clinic Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

No appointment required! Walk-in immunizations are available any time during clinic hours.

For questions about immunizations, or if you’d like to schedule an appointment, call 307.633.4000.

Child and Adolescent Immunizations

Wyoming’s immunization requirements apply to any child attending a day care, preschool, public school or private school, or any child participating in school-sanctioned activities.

Children must have the following vaccinations, as appropriate for the child’s age:

  • Diptheria, Tetanus & Pertussis (DTaP/Tdap)
  • Hepatitis B (HepB)
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (HIB)
  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR)
  • Pneumococcal (PCV-13)
  • Polio (IPV)
  • Rotavirus
  • Varicella (VAR)

Other vaccines recommended by ACIP include Hepatitis A, meningococcal, and HPV.

In regard to age, number of doses, and time between doses, vaccines should be administered according to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Recommended Immunization Schedule.

Discounted Immunization Programs for Children

Most children qualify for one of the state’s discounted immunization programs. (See eligibility criteria within the program descriptions below.)

Please note: Although these programs provide vaccines at no cost, clinic administration fees may apply in accordance with the Wyoming Department of Health’s Immunization program guidelines.

Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program is a federally funded program that provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay. VFC-eligible children are those who are age 18 and under and are eligible for Medicaid, uninsured, American Indian/Alaskan Native, or underinsured.

Wyoming Vaccinates Important People (WYVIP) Program

The WyVIP Program was created after the enactment of the Childhood Immunization Act (2006) to provide an appropriation for vaccine for children who are not VFC-eligible. WyVIP-eligible children are those who are age 18 and under, are Wyoming residents, and do not qualify for the VFC program.

(Please note: The Influenza vaccine, Hepatitis A vaccine, meningococcal vaccine, and HPV vaccine are NOT available through the WyVIP program.)

Volunteer helping with immunizations
Young woman having a bandaid put on by a nurse after getting an immunizationshot.

Adult Immunizations

You may not realize it, but you need vaccines throughout your life!

Keeping your vaccinations up to date is important, as immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time, and you’re also at risk for different diseases as an adult.

Generally, all adults need:

  • Yearly Influenza (flu) vaccine
  • Td or Tdap vaccine

Based on your age, health conditions, job, lifestyle, or travel habits, the following vaccines may also be recommended: 

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • MMR
  • Pneumococcal
  • Varicella
  • Shingles (for people age 50 and older)

Pregnant women should update their Tdap with each pregnancy, and all adults who anticipate close contact with a new baby should update their immunizations, as well.

Passport with immunization needles next to it.

International Travel Immunizations for Adults, Children and Adolescents

If you’re traveling internationally, we recommend scheduling a consultation with us at least 6 months before you go.

When we meet, we’ll discuss which vaccines are required/recommended (based on your destination), as well as share additional mitigation strategies you can take prior to traveling.

We offer the following vaccinations:

  • COVID-19
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Meningococcal
  • Polio
  • Pre-Rabies Exposure
  • Typhoid
  • Yellow Fever

Information related to current health risks associated with international travel can be found at the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).