Immunizations

Immunizations

Immunizations Topic Menu Resources for Healthcare Professionals Me & My Family Childcare ShowMeVax Tips for Locating, Maintaining & Storing Immunization Records Vaccines for Children Program Vaccines for Children 411 Training Immunization Laws & Regulations Vaccine Guidance & Safety Information Vaccine Guidance & Safety Information Related Links Information for Providers Information for Parents Order Tools & Materials Travel Vaccine Contact Information Bureau of Immunizations Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services PO Box 570 930 Wildwood Dr Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 Phone: 573-751-6124 Toll-Free: 800-219-3224 Fax: 573-526-0238 Email: [email protected] VFC - ShowMeVax Helpdesk Toll-Free: 866-256-3166 Fax: 573-526-5220 Email: [email protected] Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) Phone: 800-219-3224 Fax: 573-526-0238 Vaccines for Children Regional Contacts For their sake. For your sake. Vaccinate. Vaccines are safe and effective. Vaccine-preventable diseases are at an all-time low thanks to more people being vaccinated, saving lives and millions of dollars in health care costs, but this doesn't mean the diseases have disappeared. Many viruses and bacteria are still circulating. This is why it is important for everyone to receive all of the recommended immunizations on time. Most vaccine-preventable diseases are caused by germs called viruses or bacteria. Vaccines to help prevent these diseases generally contain weakened or dead viruses or bacteria specific to the disease. Vaccines help your body recognize and fight these germs and protect you each time you come in contact with someone who is sick with any of these diseases. Missouri's immunization program is working to stop the spread of vaccine-preventable diseases by providing vaccines to children and adolescents who cannot pay for them through the Vaccines for Children Program; educating health care professionals, medical providers and the public on the importance of vaccinations; and ensuring that children who are in child care and school are adequately immunized against diseases that are harmful and sometimes deadly. Resources for Healthcare Professionals Me & My Family Childcare School Immunizations Vaccines for Children Clinic Locator ShowMeVax Immunization Information System