Immunization Services

One of the major goals of public health is to prevent disease. The development of vaccines to prevent diseases is one of the greatest achievements in the history of medicine. Vaccines have virtually eliminated many diseases that once caused death and disability. However, to ensure that these diseases do not return, immunization will remain an important focus of public health services.


Current Childhood & Adult Immunization Schedules

  • Schedule for Person Birth through 18 years Catch-Up Schedule
  • Adult Schedule, by Vaccine and Age Group
  • Recommended Vaccinations Indicated for Adults Based on Medical and Other Indications
  • Adult Contraindication and Precautions

Childhood Immunizations Provided by the Health Department

We offer all the required childhood immunizations along with many recommended vaccines for children and adolescents. We do charge a fee for both required and recommended vaccines unless a child qualifies for the free vaccine program under Vaccine for Children Eligibility (VFC). Children that have full health insurance coverage for vaccines under their families health plan, will be referred to a private medical doctor.


VFC Program Eligibility

To be eligible for the VFC program, children up through the age of 18 must meet at least one of the following:
  • Medicaid or Medicaid-eligible
  • Uninsured
  • Underinsured children whose health insurance does not cover the full cost of vaccination
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native

Vaccine Record

Carteret County Health Department maintains and provides access to your child’s vaccine record on the North Carolina Immunization Registry. We are able to provide you with a copy of your child’s vaccine history if you have lost or misplaced your record.

Adult Immunizations Provided by the Health Department

The Health Department provides Tetanus, Hepatitis B and Varicella for a fee for uninsured persons. Please call 252-728-8550 for fee information in advance of your visit. Persons with private insurance that covers immunizations will be referred to a private medical doctor.

Vaccines for Persons Traveling Abroad

Carteret County Health Department currently does not have a travel clinic, but does maintain a list of travel clinics in eastern North Carolina which we can provide to you at your request. For more information, please call 252-728-8550.  Another good source of health information before traveling abroad is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, where you can learn about health conditions in the countries you will be visiting.

Additional Up-to-Date Immunization Information

For more information, please call Carteret County Health Department at 252-728-8550 or stop by our office at 3820 A Bridges Street in Morehead City. You can also refer to the NC Immunization Branch website.

Center for Disease Control Immunization Schedules