Immunizations

The federal Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program offers vaccines at no cost for children under the age of 19 who meet at least one of the following criteria:

• The child is eligible for Medicaid;
• The child has no health insurance coverage;
• The child is American Indian (as defined by the Indian Health Care Improvement Act); or
• The child has insurance, but it doesn't cover vaccinations.

Children whose health insurance covers the cost of immunizations aren’t eligible for VFC vaccine, even if coverage isn’t available because a deductible hasn’t been met.

VFC vaccines can be administered by any enrolled program provider. There is usually a fee for the administration of each dose. Ask your child’s health-care provider for more information or contact an immunization nurse at the public health department, 457-8900.

Children under 19 who have no insurance may also be eligible for low- or no-cost insurance through the Healthy Montana Kids Program. For more information, call toll-free 1-877-543-7669. 

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive any vaccination.

All Health Insurance Marketplace plans and most other private insurance plans must cover common vaccines without charging a copayment or coinsurance when vaccinations are given by an in-network provider. This is true even for patients who have not met a yearly deductible. Doses, recommended ages, and recommended populations for these vaccines vary. Call the Immunization Program at 406-457-8900.

We do not bill out-of-network insurance companies for vaccines administered. To save costs, before making an appointment with Lewis and Clark Public Health, please contact your insurance company to find an in-network provider. 

Children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to receive any vaccination. Please bring your children's vaccination records with you to the public health department when you come in for back-to-school shots. Your health-care provider can fax a copy to our Immunization Program at 406-457-8997.

Montana Childcare Immunization requirements:

Montana Vaccine Requirements for Child Care Attendance (mt.gov)

Montana School age immunization requirements:

Vaccines Required for School Attendance, Preschool -12th Grade (mt.gov)

Recommended Vaccinations for Infants and children up to 18 years of age. 

Your child needs vaccines as they grow! | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC

Older children and teens need vaccines too! | Vaccines & Immunizations | CDC

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