Immunization Program
The Randolph Township Health Department’s Adolescent and Adult Immunization Program is now available to all residents. A public immunization clinic will be held on the following date (appointments are necessary):
- August 7, 2008, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Town Hall, 502 Millbrook Avenue, Randolph
Given the recent changes in New Jersey school immunization requirements which mandate Tdap and Meningococcal immunizations for all students born on or after January 1, 1997 and entering the sixth grade, this program comes at an important time.
Children under the age of 18 may be eligible for free vaccines under the federally funded Vaccines for Children (VFC) program which provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay. Children with Medicaid, Medicaid Managed Care, NJ FamilyCare Plans, Native American, Alaskan Native, or who are uninsured are eligible. The public health nurses can assist you with a confidential assessment for eligibility at 973.537.7118 or .
Below you will find the list of vaccines available and their cost followed by a link to a downloadable registration form. Pre-registration is required by all participants; pre-payment is required for all those not eligible for VFC. Only pre-paid vaccine will be ordered. Payment must be received by July 31, 2008 for the above clinic.
Available Vaccines and Cost
- Shingles
Shingles is seen in people who have had chicken pox as children and causes a painful skin rash. It can be followed by severe nerve pain. It is a single injection. The CDC recommends this vaccine for all adults age 60 and over except for those with chronic immune problems. It can be given to someone who has already had shingles 5 years after active disease to prevent reoccurrence.
Cost: $160 - Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease and is spread through contaminated food and close personal contact. It is a 2 shot series. The CDC recommends this vaccine for all people starting at age 12 months per recommendations.
Cost: $25/dose x 2 = $50 total - Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a serious liver disease that can lead to chronic infection. It is spread through contact with blood or other body fluids. The CDC recommends this vaccine for all children and adults. It is a 3 shot series.
Cost: $30/dose x 3 = $90 total - HPV
HPV (human papilloma virus) is the most common sexually transmitted virus in the US. It is associated with cervical cancer in women and other types of cancer in both men and women. The CDC recommends this vaccine for all girls and women ages 11-26. It is a 3 shot series.
Cost: $130/dose x 3 = $390 total - Meningococcal Vaccine
Meningococcal disease is the leading cause of bacterial meningitis in children age 2-18. The CDC recommends this vaccine for all children age 11-18 and all adults who are at potential risk. It is a single injection and is required for students entering 6th grade as of fall 2008.
Cost: $100 - Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria and acellular pertussis)
This is an update of an old vaccine created in response to the increasing rate of childhood Pertussis (Whooping Cough) cases. Pertussis continues to be a serious threat to young children and many cases are traced back to an adult caregiver—be it parent, older sibling, grandparent or child care worker. It is given as a single dose and is required for students entering 6th grade as of fall 2008. The CDC recommends this vaccine for the 11-18 year old adolescent booster dose and all adults through age 64.
Cost: $40
Immunization Program Registration Form
In order to view and use the registration form, you will need the freely available Adobe Reader software installed on your computer, version 5 or higher.
This is a “fillable form” and may be filled out on your computer. Please note that a fillable form isn’t the same as electronic filing and it is not possible to electronically submit this form—you must print it out after entering the information. Complete instructions are provided on the first page of the application.
Download the Immunization Program Registration form