Back to school vaccinations available at Joplin Health Department

The Joplin City Health Department has vaccinations required for school. If your child lives within the Joplin city limits or is enrolled in a Joplin public or private school, we want to offer assistance. Appointments are now being spaced for safety.  Only one parent may enter the building with the student, and they only vaccinate one child at a time. If you have more than one child, please bring an adult to wait in the car, and the department will rotate children in.  Anyone over the age of 2 should wear a mask when entering the building. If you do not have a mask, please wear a scarf to cover your nose and mouth. The department provide immunizations for the uninsured or underinsured, and those with Medicaid.  Many area insurances are also accepted. You may call ahead to verify coverage. Tdap is required for entry into the 8^th grade. Another requirement is two doses of Meningococcal (MCV) before grade 12.  Your child may be denied entry into school without these mandatory immunizations. The Department advises parents to avoid the back to school rush and call now to schedule an appointment during regularly scheduled immunization clinics BEFORE school starts. PRESERVED_BLOCK_0 For questions about immunizations, please call the medical division of the Health Department at 417-623-6122, ext. 257.