Immunizations Remain Available

On January 5, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made changes to the national childhood immunization schedule.

The Grundy Health Department would like to provide the following additional information for county residents regarding vaccinations:

• All vaccines and services are still available.

• Parents may follow the previous vaccine schedule or adapt an alternative schedule.

• Insurance coverage for vaccines has not changed at this time.

• Requirements for Missouri school attendance have not changed at this time.

The Grundy County Health Department staff of public health professionals is committed to providing accurate and timely information about vaccination. If you have questions about changes to the vaccine schedule, please call the Health Department at (660) 359-4196.