Vaccines 

Recommended vaccination appointments - such as whooping cough, shingles, pneumonia, measles, and more - and travel health appointments are available Monday through Friday (travel must be scheduled at least 4-6 weeks prior to your trip). Call 440-284-3206 to schedule vaccine appointments.

Before your vaccine visit with LCPH, locate and bring: vaccine record (if available), health insurance card (if you're insured), photo ID. 

Request a record of past vaccines - no cost - at bit.ly/vaccinerecordrequest. 

Common vaccine questions.  

• Q: How do I know what vaccine my child and I need?
  • Request a record of past vaccines here - no cost. 

    • Record of past COVID-19 vaccines need to be requested separately here - no cost. 

  • Read more about Vaccines for children.
  • Read more about Vaccines for adults.

• Q: Will I have to pay for the vaccine? 
  • Some vaccines may require a cost. 
  • If there is a cost for a vaccine: 
    
    • We bill most private insurances, Medicaid, and Medicare. Call your insurance company for details. 
    •  Cash, check, and VISA or MasterCard are accepted, if payment is required. 

• Q: What if I cannot pay for my child's vaccine?  
  • No child is turned away from vaccination for inability to pay. LCPH participates in the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program. Children are eligible for the VFC Program if they are younger than 19 years of age and are: on Medicaid, uninsured, underinsured*, American Indian or Alaska Native.

• How can I learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine?
  • There are many trusted sources of information.  
    • Visit LorainCountyHealth.com/coronavirus
    • Visit CDC
    • Visit ODH