FAQs • Midland, TX • CivicEngage

Do you have Shingles vaccine?: Yes we do provide Shingles vaccine for adults age 60 and older, by appointment only.

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Health Department: Immunizations

1. How much do the immunizations cost?: Please call 432-681-7613 for the vaccine prices.

2. What do I need to bring with me when I come down there for an immunization?: Picture Identification
Immunization Records
Insurance or Medicaid Card

3. Do you give vaccinations to people who have insurance?: Yes, Midland Health Services does accept private insurance as well as Medicaid and Medicare.

4. Can my child get immunizations if they are on antibiotics?: Yes, if your child has not had a fever for 24 hours.

5. Where can I find information on vaccines required for overseas travel?: The vaccines required vary from one country to another. Please check the CDC and DSHS websites for specific destinations. Travelers Health and Vaccine Information

6. Do you have Shingles vaccine?: Yes we do provide Shingles vaccine for adults age 60 and older, by appointment only.

7. Who can receive vaccinations at the Health Department?: Midland Health Services provides all DSHS recommended and required vaccinations from birth through adulthood. We accept private insurance and Medicaid.

8. Do you file with Medicaid and Medicare?: Yes, Midland Health Services does file with Medicaid and Medicare for vaccinations.

9. What is ImmTrac?: ImmTrac, the Texas Immunization Registry, is a no-cost service offered by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). It is a secure and confidential registry available to all Texans. ImmTrac safely consolidates and stores immunization information from multiple sources electronically in one centralized system. Texas law requires written consent for ImmTrac participation and limits access to the registry to only those individuals who have been authorized by law. ImmTrac contains over 120 million immunization records and continues to rapidly grow with increased participation.