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The purpose of the program is to prevent the spread of communicable disease through immunizations.  The goal is to have 90% of Franklin County residents immunized by the year 2010. The current Franklin County rate is 87%.  However, there are areas in the community where the rate is 50% or lower. It is these areas where the program is focusing on education and outreach, in addition to clinic services.

Program Services

The Immunization Program administers over 30,000 doses of vaccine per year to children and adults.  There are Walk In Clinics at two different sites that include evening and Saturday hours for the convenience of the public. 

The program provides education about immunizations to the general public through presentations, brochures, and health fairs.  We also provide education to physician offices through the Maximized Office Based Immunization Program (MOBI) and do immunization rate assessments for physician offices through the Clinical Assessment Software Application (CASA). Members of the Immunization Program participate in Project Love and the Adult Immunization Action Coalition.

Who Is The Program For?

Any resident of Franklin County is eligible for immunizations.  Speakers about communicable disease prevention  are available for non-profit organizations, and immunization information speakers are available to any practitioner who administers immunizations.

How To Use The Program

Immunizations are administered on a “first-come, first-served” basis at any time the clinic is open.

MOBI's and/or CASA's and other educational programs may be scheduled through the AFIX Coordinator. All Columbus Health Department Immunization nurses are excellent resources and welcome questions. See below for contact information.

Cost

Medicaid, Medicare Part B, CareSource, or United Health Care cards are accepted for reimbursement of vaccine cost. These cards are accepted if coverage for the client is active at time of service. These cards must be presented at time of service. United Health Care clients will be charged the co-pay at the time of service. Adults on Medicaid may need to have a prescription for certain vaccines. No credit or debit cards are accepted.

Vaccine Costs
Travel Immunizations Columbus Public Health Department does not provide Travel Immunizations. Information about which vaccines are recommended can be obtained by calling Ohio Department of Health at 614-466-4643. The attached list gives information about places where these vaccines are available. Travel Immunizations

Location

Columbus Public Health Department
240 Parsons Avenue
Columbus, OH 43215
Monday   8:00 am– 4:30 pm
Tuesday 11:00 am– 6:30 pm
Wednesday    CLOSED
Thursday 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Friday      8:00 am– 4:30 pm
2nd Saturday of every month 8:00 am – 12:00 pm

  
Worthington United Methodist Church
600 High Street
Worthington, OH 43085 
3rd Tuesday of every month 1:00 pm– 4:00 pm

Services are closed on Official Columbus City Holidays

Resources and Links

Project Love

Adult Immunization Coalition

IMPACT SIIS

Travel Immunizations

Forms and Applications

Immunization records can be requested by faxing or mail a record release form to:

Fax 645-1784

Mail to:
Columbus Public Health
Immunizations
240 Parsons Ave.
Columbus, OH 43215

**The Columbus Public Health Department only has records of immunizations that were administered at the Columbus Public Health Department.**

Contact Us

The Immunization phone number is 645-7945. You can leave a message for a nurse to return your call about immunizations. You can also leave a message to request a record release form to obtain your immunization record from services provided at the Columbus Health Department.

When you call 645-7945 choose option 3 for Immunizations then choose one of the following options:

Option 1               Clinic Hours,and Locations

Option 2               Vaccine Cost

Option 3               Leave a message to request Immunization Records

Option 4               Travel Clinics information

Communicable Disease       645-1474

Afix Coordinator                 645-1479

Outreach Coordinator         645-6522