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GREEN CARD (PERMANENT RESIDENCY) IMMUNIZATIONS
The purpose of Green Card ("Permanent Residency") Immunizations is to ensure that immigrated persons are up to date on immunizations for vaccine-preventable diseases. Green Card immunizations are done on Tuesday from 8-10 am and Friday from 1:30-3:30 pm by appointment at 286-3798. Cost is dependent on vaccinations needed. Persons should bring their immunizations records to the appointment.

Vaccinations required for Green Card depend upon birth date:
  • Birth to 17 years
    • Diphtheria/Pertussis/Tetanus
    • Polio
    • Measles/Mumps/Rubella
    • Varicella
    • Hepatitis B
    • Haemophilus/Influenza Type B

  • Adults born in or before 1956
    • Tetanus/Diphtheria (one within the last 10 years)
    • Varicella (2 at least 30 days apart)

  • Adults born after 1956
    • Tetanus/Diphtheria (one within the last 10 years)
    • Varicella (2 at least 30 days apart)
    • Measles/Mumps/Rubella (2 at least 30 days apart)

  • Adults age 65 and over
    • Tetanus/Diphtheria (one within the last 10 years)
    • Varicella (2 at least 30 days apart)
    • Influenza (recommended yearly)Influenza Vaccine
    • Pneumococcal - "pneumonia" (depending on risk factors) Pneumococcal Vaccine
For more information on these vaccines, see vaccination information sheets at:
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