P.O. Box 282, 1212 West Ash Street    |    Junction City, Kansas 66441   |    PH: 785-762-5788   |    FX: 785-762-5025   |    Email: admin@jcgchealthdept.org

Hours of Operation
Walk-in Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Business Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
School starts August 16, 2010

Plan ahead!

Schedule early for all your children's school health needs.
  • Physicals
  • Immunization

Immunizations Clinic

Childhood vaccinations are required by the State of Kansas to enter school, HeadStart, or daycare. In addition, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends specific vaccinations for students entering high school or college. The Junction City-Geary County Health Department provides vaccine services targeted for uninsured and underinsured children. The Health Department clinics do not provide private pay vaccines to infants and pre-school children, with the exception of routine influenza vaccinations given in the fall. The Health Department offers the state funded Vaccine For Children Program where uninsured and/or underinsured infants receive free vaccinations. Children ages 4 to 18 who are uninsured and/or underinsured can receive vaccinations with a reasonable administration fee under the Kansas State Immunization Program. Both the Health Department and JCYC offer a limited selection of private pay vaccines. Please contact the Health Department or the Junction City Youth Clinic for further information.

Please see the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) Immunization Website for information about the vaccines, vaccine preventable diseases and communicable diseases.

Immunizations Clinic FAQ's

Are Immunizations Safe?

Vaccines sometimes cause mild side effects such as soreness or swelling at the vaccination site. Concerned parents, guardians, or adult recipients of shots experiencing unusual side effects or reactions should immediately call the Health Department, their private doctor, or the Geary Community Hospital emergency room for advice. Comprehensive studies have found no link between immunization and conditions such as autism spectrum disorder.
Listed below are links to information about vaccine safety

How can I get my child’s shot records?

Parents or guardians can obtain immunization records by visiting the Health Department or the Junction City Youth Clinic and signing a medical information release form. The Health Department clinics are linked to a computer system called WEBIZ, which is the immunization registry that records shots provided previously from clinics and participating private doctors in Kansas. You may also request a copy from the school nurse if your child is already a student in USD 475.

Who needs immunizations?

  • Children and newborns: Childhood immunizations are recommended from birth through 18 months, with other vaccinations possible up to 18 years of age. See the childhood immunization schedule on the KDHE website
  • Freshmen: Those entering high school and college should be protected against hepatitis and meningococcal disease. Parents may go to the USD 457 to review immunization requirements
  • Adults: Adults need periodic booster shots, and immunization against diseases such as hepatitis. See the adult immunization schedule on the KDHE website

Do you have the required shots for people who are traveling outside the United States?

The Health Department may have some vaccines that are required for overseas travel; however there are many that are not kept in stock. Therefore, the Health Department refers international travelers requiring vaccinations to the Riley County Health Department or the Salina Health Department.
Salina-Saline County Health Department
125 W. Elm St.
Salina, KS 67401
Phone: (785) 862-6600 		Riley County-Manhattan Health Department
2030 Tecumseh Rd
Manhattan, Kansas 66502
Phone: (785) 776-4779

Walk-in Hours for Immunizations:

Junction City-Geary County Health Department Walk-in Hours:
  • Monday through Thursday 8:00AM to 3:45 PM
  • Friday 8:00AM to 1:45 PM
Junction City Youth Clinic JCYC Walk-in Hours
  • Monday through Thursday 8:00AM to 3:45 PM
  • Friday 8:00 AM to 1:45 PM