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Austin Public Health gives vaccines by appointment only. Call 512-972-5520 to make an appointment, or click the button below to learn more.

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Immunization Services 

It’s as important as ever to stay on track with your and your child’s vaccines.  Waiting too long to get vaccinated can put you at risk for serious infection.  If not protected against the illnesses these immunizations can prevent, children, especially, can develop life-threatening medical conditions.  Vaccines are a safe and proven way to protect all community members.

Austin Public Health (APH) offers immunizations to children who are uninsured or Medicaid recipients. Services are also available to uninsured adults.

Eligibility: for all our Immunization Services, these are the eligibility criteria:

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  • Children (0 through 18 years old)
    • Medicaid eligible
    • Uninsured
    • American Indian or Alaska Native
    • Underinsured
  • Adults (19 years old and older)
    • Uninsured

Shots for Tots/Big Shots Clinics (SFT/BS)

Shots for Tots (for children) and Big Shots (for adults) are APH's immunization clinics. Services are by appointment only.  Learn how to schedule an appointment.

Mobile Vaccination Program (MVP)

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The Mobile Vaccination Program provides immunization services in the community, meeting our populations where they are.  If you are interested in hosting an immunization clinic with us, please complete this form.

The Mobile Vaccination Program serves all ages; however, each event is geared towards certain populations, so please check our schedule to make sure we’ll have the vaccine you need.

Check the MVP schedule

Immunizations Offered

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Shot Records

Shot records are available at the Shots for Tots/Big Shots clinic locations for anyone who received their immunizations at public health clinics in Austin and Travis County, including Shots for Tots/Big Shots and the Mobile Vaccination Program. Note that shot records may not be available for immunizations given at private physicians' offices. For more information, call 512-972-5520.

Save time! Print out this shot record form (in English and Spanish), fill it out, and bring it with you to the clinic.

Store your Immunization Records in ImmTrac

ImmTrac remembers which vaccines you've had when you can't. This free service safely stores your immunization records in one electronic system. To save time, if you are 18 or older, print out this ImmTrac form in English or in Spanish, fill it out, and bring it with you to your appointment.

Vaccines for Children Program

Vaccines for Children (VFC) is a federal program that is administered by Austin Public Health. The program provides no-cost vaccines to participating doctors’ offices, clinics, and schools in Travis County. VFC serves uninsured and other eligible children from birth to 18 years of age.

To learn more or to become a participant, please contact us here: APH-Travis County VFC. 

Equal Opportunity: We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, income status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status in any programs or activities.

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