FREE CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM
The Orange County Department of Health sponsors a free, childhood immunization program with no income eligibility requirements. Children must be at least two months old, and accompanying adults should provide immunization records, if available. Clinics are operated on a walk-in, no-appointment basis.
SANTA ANA (main clinic) Health Care Agency Public Health Building 1725 W. 17th St. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Tuesday until 7 p.m. Telephone: (714) 834-8444 for general information and location of other clinics BUENA PARK 7212 Orangethorpe Ave. Hours: Thursdays 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Telephone: (714) 670-1742 WESTMINSTER 6462 Industry Way Hours: Tuesdays 12:30-4:00 p.m. Telephone: (714) 898-7929 CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE
Age Type of Immunization 2 Months: DTP (diptheria, tetanus, pertussis), polio 4 Months: DTP and polio 6 Months: DTP 15 Months: MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) 18 Months: DTP, polio Between 2-5 yrs: HIB meningitis vaccine Between 4-6 yrs: DTP, polio Every 10 years: Tetanus and diptheria
Note: With the exception of polio, which is administered orally, all immunizations are given by innoculation. Source: County Department of Health, Immunizations
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