Public Health and Environment Division
Immunizations
Clinic Hours:
Tuesdays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Thursdays 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please call (720) 887-2220 for an appointment. Walk-ins are NOT accepted.
For Travel Vaccines, please call (720) 887-2264 for an appointment.
The Immunization Clinic provides vaccinations to Broomfield children and adults, with a goal of decreasing preventable illness through the use of vaccines. All of the required vaccines necessary to meet the Colorado Board of Health requirements for entering schools or childcare are available through the clinic. The clinic also monitors vaccine coverage in schools and childcare facilities through periodic audits and conducts outreach clinics to facilitate immunization coverage and compliance.
Through the Vaccines For Children program, the clinic is able to provide immunizations for children 18 and under who are uninsured, have Medicaid insurance or whose insurance does not cover immunizations and well child care. Persons with private insurance are welcome, but should check with their health plan as to where they can get these shots. While children’s vaccines are free, there is an administrative cost of $14 per shot. However, services will not be denied due to inability to pay. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult to receive immunizations.
Remember to bring your child's immunization records to any appointment.
Immunizations Recommendations for Children
To attend school or day care a child must have an age-appropriate certificate of immunization. For detailed information about the State of Colorado Immunization Requirements, please visit the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Immunization Program webpage at http://www.cdphe.state.co.us/dc/Immunization/.
Children's immunizations available:
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Hepatitis A & B
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DTap
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Polio
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Hib
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MMR
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Varicella (chicken pox)
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Pneumoccocal conjugate
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Rotovirus
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Influenza
Adolescent immunizations available:
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Tdap
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HPV
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Meningococcal
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Hepatitis A & B
In the state
of Colorado, parents retain the right to opt out of any of the vaccines, but
must complete and sign an exemption form.
Exemption forms are available from a doctor’s office or your child’s
school or child care.
While children's vaccines are free, there is an administrative fee of $14 per shot. Services will not be denied due to an inability to pay for any childhood vaccine required by Colorado State Law.
Adult Immunizations:
Adult immunizations are available, with fees based on the particular vaccine needed. Adult immunizations available include:
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Hepatitis A & B
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Tdap
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MMR
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Polio
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Varicella
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HPV
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Menningococcal
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Influenza
Information on the New Immunization Requirements for Children in School and Child Care:
In January 2007, the Colorado Board of Health adopted three additional vaccine requirements for children in childcare and school settings. The requirements went into effect on April 1, 2007 for the 2007-2008 school year. The new requirements include the following.
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Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis Booster (Tdap)
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A Tdap booster is required for all students entering 7th and 11th grades. In addition to Tetanus, a Pertussis immunization is recommended for all teens and adults since these age groups are the reservoirs of the disease. Pertussis (whooping cough) is a disease that can be extremely serious and even fatal to infants. The Tdap vaccine provides protection against Pertussis and can help reduce the spread of the disease. The immunization boosts the antibodies in teens and adults whose childhood protection has decreased over time.
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Additional dose of Varicella for children entering kindergarten
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Children who have not had chickenpox are required to have two doses of the varicella vaccine before entering kindergarten or first grade. If a child has had chickenpox, written documentation from the child’s health care provider is required. A second varicella vaccine is recommended for all youth up to age 18 who have had one previous does of the vaccine and have not had the chickenpox.
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Pneumococcal vaccine series for children in child care.
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An additional dose of pneumococcal vaccine is required for children up to 23 months who are in licensed daycare. The number of doses will vary for children depending upon when the initial vaccine was administered. This vaccine is given in a series of injections to prevent pneumonia, a contagious disease that can have serious effects in infants and young children.
Are you planning a trip outside of the United States? If so, you may need additional vaccines. For information on the Broomfield Travel Clinic offered by the Public Health Division, please click here.
Are you at risk for a vaccine preventable disease? Take this short quiz to find out.
Links to additional resources:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's Immunization Website
Vaccine Information from the Immunization Action Coalition
Center for Disease Control's Vaccines and Immunizations website