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Ask about low-cost vaccines or an adult TB skin test

Lane County Public Health gives vaccines to infants through adults and TB skin tests to adults; call about eligibility and price.

Steps

3 steps
  1. Check what the clinic offersAdults: varicella, meningococcal, tetanus, pertussis, diphtheria, pneumococcal, hepatitis A and B, TB skin tests, and flu shots in season.
  2. Call to ask about eligibility and pricePrices depend on the vaccine or test. Public Health accepts Oregon Health Plan and Pacific Source.
  3. Ask about no-cost vaccines for childrenEligible children 18 and under who are on OHP, or uninsured or underinsured with a high deductible.
Public Health does not carry the Shingrix (shingles) vaccine. Ask your doctor or a pharmacy.

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