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Immunizations

 
Protect precious moments. Stay up to date on routine vaccines.

 

Even though fewer people in the United States are getting sick from diseases that vaccines can prevent, there’s still a chance that some of these diseases could happen. To keep these diseases from coming back, the Immunization Program wants to make sure more people in Bethlehem get vaccinated and understand how important it is.
 
adult vaccinations

Adults should make sure they stay protected from these diseases throughout their lives. Sometimes, protection from vaccines given during childhood might not last forever, so adults might need extra doses or new vaccines, as suggested by the CDC.

If adults are at high risk, don't have insurance, or come from another country, they can get free vaccines from the Health Bureau through the 317 Vaccine Program.

These vaccines include: Tdap, Td, MMR, Varicella, Shingrix, Pneumococcal, HPV, and Hepatitis A & B.
 

Immunization Clinic Location & Hours:

Bethlehem Health Bureau
City Hall
10 East Church Street
Bethlehem, PA
Every Tuesday   9 am-11 am

Please reference the following table for Adult Immunization Schedule:



 
child vaccinations

Immunization Clinic Location & Hours:

Bethlehem Health Bureau
City Hall
10 East Church Street
Bethlehem, PA
Every Tuesday   9 am-11 am

Vaccines help protect babies and kids from serious diseases like measles, mumps, rubella, meningitis, whooping cough, polio, tetanus, hepatitis, and pneumonia. Kids need to get certain vaccines to be able to start school.
  • -4 doses of DTap (1 dose on or after 4th birthday
  • -4 poses of Polio (IPV) (4TH dose on or after 4th birthday and at least 6 months after previous dose given
  • -2 doses of MMR
  • -2 doses of Varicella or evidence of immunity
  • -3 doses of Hepatitis B
 
7th grade
  • -1 dose of Tdap
  • -1 dose of Meningococcal conjugate (MCV)
12th grade
  • -1 dose of Meningococcal conjugate (MCV)

Please reference the following table for Child Immunization Schedule:



Immunizations are available through the Bethlehem Health Bureau for children who have no insurance or are underinsured. Native Americans and Alaskan Eskimos are also eligible.

Vaccines are given free through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program, a program of the PA Department of Health. Four clinics are held monthly. If your child is in need of immunizations please call us for an appointment at 610-865-7083.