One of the greatest public health achievements, vaccines protect people of all ages against infectious and life-threatening diseases. By staying up-to-date on recommended vaccines, you can protect yourself, your family, friends and community.  You can schedule a vaccine appointment by calling 304-234-3682.  The Health Department accepts insurances including Medicare, Medicaid, Highmark, HealthPlan, Peak Health, UMWA, United Healthcare and others.

Seasonal vaccines (COVID-19 and Flu)

COVID and Flu vaccines are available seasonally. Anyone ages 6 months and up can get a flu vaccine.  Flu and COVID vaccines can be administered at the Health Department, call 304-234-3682 for an appointment.

Vaccines For Children (VFC)

Vaccines for Children Program is for children ages 18 and younger who are uninsured, underinsured (whose insurance does not cover immunization) or American Indian or Alaskan Native. Children who are enrolled in WV Medicaid and WV CHIP also qualify for this program. All vaccines for children and adolescents are available through the Vaccines for Children Program – a federally funded program that provides vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee of Immunization Practices (ACIP) and approved by the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

School vaccines

The Health Department provides the necessary vaccines that children attending public and private schools (child care, pre-K, K-12 and college/university) are required to have.

Adult vaccines

The Health Department offers a variety of vaccinations for adults ages 19 and older. Available vaccines include influenza, Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis, aka whooping cough), pneumonia, yellow fever, hepatitis A, hepatitis B or combined as Twinrix, Shingrix (shingles); as well as those required by universities, employers and immigration.

International Travel Clinic

The Health Department offers travel immunizations for international travel. Prescriptions for malaria are also available. Refer to the CDC Travelers’ Health page for the most up-to-date information on recommended vaccines for travelers. The Health Department offers a variety of travel vaccines at cost/insurance, plus an administration fee. There is no prescription required.