Gilmer County
Health Department
Adult & Children's Vaccines
Child, adolescent, and adult vaccinations are available Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM- 4:00 PM at low to no cost. Available vaccines include: DTap (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), Hep A, Hep B, HIB, HPV, Influenza (Flu), MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella), Meningococcal ACWY, Meningococcal B, Pneumococcal (PCV), Pneumococcal Polysaccharide (PPSV23), Polio, Rotovirus, RSV, Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis), Td (Tetanus, Diphtheria), Varicella, Zoster (Shingles)
Walk-ins are welcome. Scheduling an appointment is encouraged to reduce wait times.
The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program provides vaccines to children whose parents or guardians may not be able to afford them.
Vaccines for children by age
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The first dose of DTaP, Hib, and PCV are usually given at 2 months
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The first dose of MMR is usually given at 12 months
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The first dose of HPV is usually given between the ages of 9 and 12
Vaccines for adults by age
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Flu: every year for adults
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Tdap: adults every 10 years
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Shingles: adults 50 and older
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Chickenpox: adults born in 1980 or later
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Hepatitis B: adults up to 59 years old, and for some adults 60 and older
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HPV: adults up to 26 years old, and for some adults 27–45 years old
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MMR: adults born in 1957 or later
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COVID-19: adults 19–26 years old, and at least two doses for adults 65 and older
