Vaccines save lives! Getting immunized throughout your lifetime protects you, your family, your loved ones, and the community against infectious diseases. 

The Immunization Program of Durham County Public Health (DCOPH) provides population-based and clinic-based immunizations.

Children who qualify for the Vaccines for Children Program will continue to receive vaccines at no cost.

For questions about the cost of vaccines and the fee structure, or to make an appointment, please call the Immunization Clinic at (919) 560-7608.

Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule

Immunizations are one of the most important ways to keep your children healthy. To get the best protection for your child--make sure he or she is immunized on time and up-to-date on their immunizations. By doing so, your children will be protected against potentially life-threatening vaccine preventable diseases.  

North Carolina law requires children to be vaccinated before attending school. Please contact your child’s pediatrician or contact the Immunization Clinic at (919) 560-7608. We offer all childhood and adolescent vaccines required for school. Click here to access the vaccination schedule for ages 18 and under.

TDaP

You may need to be re-vaccinated or receive a booster. It is now recommended that every adult should get the TDaP vaccine once if they did not receive it as an adolescent to protect against pertussis (whooping cough), and then a Td (tetanus, diphtheria) booster shot every 10 years.

When a woman is pregnant, she shares everything with her baby. That means when a pregnant woman gets vaccines, she is not just protecting herself, she is giving her baby some early protection too. The CDC recommends that a pregnant woman should get a TDaP vaccine during each pregnancy to help protect herself and her baby.

The level of pertussis antibodies decreases over time, so you should administer Tdap during every pregnancy in order to transfer the greatest number of protective antibodies to each infant.  Infants are most at risk for severe, life-threatening complications from pertussis.

In pregnancy, administer one dose of Tdap any time during each pregnancy, with a preference for administration between 27 through 36 weeks, regardless of prior vaccine history of Tdap. However, the Tdap vaccine may be safely given at any time during pregnancy, if needed for wound management, pertussis outbreaks, or other extenuating circumstances. If not administered during pregnancy, administer Tdap in the immediate postpartum period.

TDaP is especially important for anyone having close contact with a baby younger than 12 months of age.

Immunizations for Adults

You’re never too old to protect yourself against infectious diseases. If you were vaccinated in childhood, it’s important to know that immunity decreases as you get older. Click here for the schedule of recommended vaccines for adults. 

Immunization for Foreign Travel

Travel exposes you to more than cultures and environments. You could also be expose to new infectious diseases.  At this time the Durham County Department of Public Health Immunization clinic does not provide travel vaccines.

The Immunization Clinic is also unable to provide recommendations for vaccines that are required for your trip out of the country.

For more information about travel vaccines, visit the CDC’s Traveler's Health page.

Vaccines such as Yellow Fever, Malaria, Typhoid and Japanese Encephalitis are not available through our Immunization Clinic.

 Contact Us

For information or to schedule an appointment, please call the Immunization Clinic at (919) 560-7608.

 Location

• Located in Clinic 6 on the 1st Floor of the Durham County Human Services Building

Clinic Hours 

• Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. by appointment 
• Walk-ins are accepted 
• Priority will be given to those with appointments
• Clients who arrive for scheduled appointments more than 30 minutes late will be asked to re-schedule  

Fees and Insurance

More Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

• Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 18 Years
• Immunization Schedules for Infants and Children
• Immunization Schedules for Preteens and Teens
• Catch-up Immunization Schedule for Children (4 months through 18 years)
• Instant Childhood Immunization Schedule
• Adult Schedule, by Vaccine and Age Group
• Contraindications and Precautions to Commonly Used Vaccines in Adults
• Recommended Vaccinations Indicated for Adults based on Medical and Other Indications
• 10 Things You Need to Know About Immunization
• Vaccines For Children (VFC) Program

Flu season 2023-2024

Flu shots are available by appointment. Call (919) 560-7608 to schedule an appointment. Private insurance accepted; free shots available to some eligible individuals:

•  Non-Medicaid, uninsured women who are pregnant during flu season, and receiving services at the health department
• Persons enrolled in the Be Smart family planning program receiving services at the health department.

Click here for more flu season information.