ImmunizationsPreventive health services are the focus of the Division of Family and Personal Health. The following programs and services are available to Utah County Citizens. Call 851-7044 for more information. If you want to request a copy of your immunization records from the county, you must fill out and sign an Authorization for Release of Information form.
Babies need most of their shots before they are two years
old. In five short visits, they can complete the recommended schedule
by 12 months, beginning at birth, 2, 4, 6 and 12 months. Your child can be immunized even with these mild symptoms:
(For additional questions or concerns, consult your primary care provider) Comfort Tips:a. Try giving your child a non-aspirin pain reliever (acetaminophen). Give the dosage according to the child's weight, one half hour before the shot and every four hours (up to 24 hours).b. Put a warm or cool wash cloth on the injection site. This will relieve some discomfort. A warm bath may also comfort your child. c. Prepare your child. Be truthful. Shots are painful, but only for a moment. Inability to Pay:Children (0 - 18) eligible for public funded vaccine programs, may not be refused immunizations because of inability to pay. National Immunization Hotline - 1-800-232-2522 National Spanish Immunization Hotline - 1-800-232-0233 |
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