Child Immunizations

Child Immunizations


Vaccination clinics are by appointment only.   Every Wednesday is vaccination clinic in Lander; and Thursday being vaccination clinic in Riverton.     In Lander call 332-1073;   in Riverton call 856-6979;   for Dubois, please call the Riverton number or 1-800-967-2297 ext 3620.  The State of Wyoming Health Department funds some vaccines for children ages 0-18.  Our local public health agencies follow a sliding fee scale based on your income. No youth will be refused due to inability to pay.
Immunization Schedule children and adolescents up to 18 yrs

The basic infant series consists of the following to be given at 2, 4, 6 month intervals

  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP)
  • Inactivated Poliovirus (IPV)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Pneumococcal (PCV13)
  • Rotavirus
  • Haemophilus Influenza Type B (HIB)
Vaccines can be combined by the manufacturer & given under the commercial name of Pentacel.

12 months of age a child should receive:

  • Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
  • Chickenpox (Varicella)
  • Hepatitis A* – series of 2 given 6 months apart
  • *Hepatitis A is not a required vaccine but private stock is available for $36

15 months of age requires a booster of:

  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP)
  • Inactivated Poliovirus (IPV)
  • Pneumococcal (PCV)

Kindergarten 4-6 years of age should receive:

  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP)
  • Inactivated Poliovirus (IPV)
  • Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR)
  • Chickenpox (Varicella)

Junior High 11-14 years of age should receive:

  • Diphtheria, Tetanus (TD) or
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap)
  • Meningococcal
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV)  A series of 3 shots, six months to complete