Immunizations in Sonoma County

• Immunizations Homepage
• Where to Get Immunizations
• Immunizations for International Travel
• Adolescent Vaccinations
• Ask the IZ Nurse
• Resources for Schools
• Public Health Disease Control Unit

On this page:

• Immunizations for Children and Teens
• Immunizations for Adults
• Immunizations for International Travel
• Where to Get Immunizations
• Vaccine-preventable Diseases and the Vaccines
• For Health Providers
• Ask the IZ Nurse
• Related Links

Immunizations for Children and Teens

A child can fall victim to bacteria and viruses in our community that cause serious disease. It is important that children be vaccinated on schedule every time. Get the best protection for your child - make sure your child is immunized on schedule.

7th through 12th graders need a whooping cough (pertussis) shot before starting the school year.

California School Immunization Requirements

Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 6 Years (pdf)

Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 7 Through 18 Years (pdf)

Catch-up Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 4 Months Through 18 Years Who Start Late or Who Are More Than 1 Month Behind (pdf)

Immunizations for College Students Living in Student Housing (pdf)

Community Immunity: The role of vaccines in keeping our communities healthy (pdf)

Vaccine Safety: Responding to Parents' Top 10 Concerns (pdf)

Immunization Vaccine Safety (pdf)

Vaccine Information Statements
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets that explain both the benefits and risks of a vaccine to adult vaccine recipients and the parents or legal representatives of children and adolescents.

Immunizations for Adults

Vaccines aren't just for kids. Far too many adults become ill, are disabled, and die each year from diseases that could easily have been prevented by vaccines. Everyone from young adults to senior citizens can benefit from immunizations.

Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule (pdf)

Vaccine Information Statements
Vaccine Information Statements (VISs) are information sheets that explain both the benefits and risks of a vaccine to adult vaccine recipients and the parents or legal representatives of children and adolescents.

Immunizations for International Travel

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travelers' Health website provides planning resources for travelers, including travel health warnings and immunization recommendations for specific destinations:

CDC Travelers' Health website

A list of local travel clinics where travelers can get immunizations for international travel is available here:

Provider List: International Travel Immunizations

Most private health providers and many commercial pharmacies also offer vaccinations, and may be contacted to check for availability.

Where to Get Immunizations

The best place to get immunizations is your doctor's office or clinic as part of personal regular health maintenance. Immunizations for children and adults are also available at these locations in Sonoma County.

Community Immunization Clinics and other Clinical Services in Sonoma County (pdf)

Vaccine-preventable Diseases and the Vaccines

Visit these websites to learn about each vaccine-preventable disease and the vaccine that prevents it.

Vaccines and Preventable Diseases
Source: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Vaccine Information
Source: Immunization Action Coalition.

Diseases and Vaccines
Source: Immunization Action Coalition.

For Health Providers

Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 0 Through 6 Years (pdf)

Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 7 Through 18 Years (pdf)

Catch-up Immunization Schedule for Persons Aged 4 Months Through 18 Years Who Start Late or Who Are More Than 1 Month Behind (pdf)

Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule (pdf)

Summary of Recommendations for Childhood and Adolescent Immunization (pdf)

Vaccine Information Statements

ACIP Vaccine Recommendations

Ask the IZ Nurse

The Sonoma County Immunization Coordinator is pleased to answer your questions about immunizations. To ask a question, please complete our online Ask the IZ Nurse form. You can request a response by email, phone, or postal mail.

Ask the IZ Nurse

Related Links

WhyIChoose.org

California Immunization Coalition

California Department of Public Health: Immunization Branch

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Vaccines and Immunizations