With funding made available through the Senior Services Tax Commission, the Perry County Health Department has implemented the Shingles Vaccination Project. 

Guidelines for receiving the Zostavax Vaccine through the Shingles Vaccination Project:

PERRY COUNTY RESIDENTS

• Must be 60 years of age or older
• Must be a Perry County Resident (must show proof of residency)
• If client has either Medicare Part D or Humana Insurance that pays all or a portion of the cost of the vaccine and administration, the Perry County Health Department will bill for the amount their insurance covers and the Shingles Vaccination Project will pick up the remaining costs. Medicare Part D and Humana are the only insurances that the health department can currently bill.
• If the client does not have Medicare Part D or Humana, the client is asked to contribute 50% of the cost. The Shingles Vaccination Project will cover the remaining costs.

OUT OF COUNTY RESIDENTS

• If client has either Medicare Part D or Humana Insurance that pays all or a portion of the cost of the vaccine and administration, the Perry County Health Department will bill for the amount their insurance covers and the client will be required to pay co-payments and/or deductibles.
• If the client does not have Medicare Part D or Humana, the client will be required to pay the full charge.

(Due to the frequent change in the price of the vaccine, you may call our office for the current costs)

No client who meets the residency stipulation will be refused service due to inability to pay.

Why Immunize?

While it is true that some diseases are becoming rare in the United States, it is important to keep vaccinating. Diseases that are almost unknown today could stage a comeback. Before long we would see epidemics of diseases that are nearly under control today. 
Vaccinations don't just protect your children; it also helps protect children that may be too young to be completely vaccinated or someone who may not be able to receive certain vaccinations due to severe allergies, weakened immune systems from conditions like leukemia, or other reasons. To help keep them safe, it is important that you and your children who are able to get vaccinated are fully immunized. This not only protects your family, but also helps prevent the spread of these diseases to your friends and loved ones.

Can I still get my child vaccinated at the local health department? 
The answer to this is yes. While guidelines on the use of federal vaccines (free vaccines) have been tightened, you can still receive vaccines at the health department.

The Perry County Health Department currently is contracted with Vaxcare, a company that supplies vaccines and submits the billing to the individual's insurance company. It is the responsibility of the client to understand their insurance coverage regarding vaccinations. There are many different policies out there and their coverage varies. Your insurance company should provide you with a summary of coverage.

Currently, Vaxcare is contracted with the following insurance companies and is in the process of increasing the number of insurance companies that they contract with. This does not guarantee that your particular plan covers vaccines, or that you may need to meet a deductable before they are covered. This means that they are in-network with the following:

• AARP Secure Horizons
• Aetna (no HMO plans)
• Anthem (not Medicare Advantage)
• BCBS Federal
• Cigna
• Coventry (not HMO POS or Medicare Advantage plans)
• Golden Rule
• Great West-CIGNA
• First Health (not HMO POS or Medicare Advantage plans)
• HealthLink
• Humana
• Mail Handlers (not HMO POS or Medicare Advantage plans)
• Three Rivers
• UMR
• UMWA
• United Healthcare
• Medicare Railroad*
• Multiplan
• Three Rivers
• UMR
• UMWA
• United Healthcare

The Perry County Health Department currently is contracted with Vaxcare, a company that supplies vaccines and submits the billing to the individual's insurance company. It is the responsibility of the client to understand their insurance coverage regarding vaccinations. There are many different policies out there and their coverage varies. Your insurance company should provide you with a summary of coverage.

Vaxcare is contracted with the following insurance companies and is in the process of increasing the number of insurance companies that they contract with. This does not guarantee that your particular plan covers vaccines, or that you may need to meet a deductable before they are covered. This means that they are in-network with the following:

AARP Secure Horizons
Aetna (no HMO plans)
Anthem (not Medicare Advantage)
BCBS Federal
Cigna
Coventry (not HMO POS or Medicare Advantage plans)
Golden Rule
Great West-CIGNA
First Health (not HMO POS or Medicare Advantage plans)
HealthLink
Humana
Mail Handlers (not HMO POS or Medicare Advantage plans)
Three Rivers
UMR
UMWA
United Healthcare
Medicare Railroad*
Multiplan
Three Rivers
UMR
UMWA
United Healthcare

We also have available vaccines provided by the "Vaccines for Children's Program" which is available to children 18 years and under who are on Medicaid, have no insurance, or underinsured. Underinsured individuals are those who have insurance but does not cover vaccines or certain vaccines. Having a deductable does not qualify as underinsured. 

Immunizations are given on Mondays and Thursdays, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM. No appointment is needed. A late clinic is held until 6:00 PM on the 1st Monday of each month. We are closed on holidays.

Pneumonia shots are made available year round on immunization days listed above. Flu shots are usually made available in fall of each year. 

For a Recommended Immunization Schedule check out the CDC website or contact the Health Department.

Immunizations are given in accordance with the Missouri Immunization Schedule and in accordance with the Missouri Dept. of Health, American Academy of Pediatrics Red Book, Center For Disease Control (CDC), and Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.