A flu vaccine is the FIRST and BEST step to prevent getting the flu. Flu vaccine will keep you and your loved ones safe from a very serious disease. The recommendation for flu vaccine is EVERY ONE - EVERY YEAR. Flu shots are available for children and adults. 

For Infants, Children & Teens:

• The CDC recommends that children ages 6 months through 18 years of age receive a flu vaccine every year.
• If your child is insured, please make an appointment with your primary care provider for vaccinations.
• If you child is eligible for Vaccines for Children (VFC), you can visit the Public Health Division for vaccinations.
  •   ELIGIBILITY: Children through 18 years of age are eligible if they are Medicaid eligible or enrolled, uninsured, American Indian or Alaska Native or underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines- please contact your insurance provider to verify if vaccines are covered).
• All recommended childhood immunizations are offered through the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC).  For each vaccine, a $10 administration fee is applied.  (If necessary, fees may be waived.)
• Please bring all written immunization records, if available. 
• A parent or legal guardian must be present during the appointment for children under the age of 18.

For Adults:

• The CDC recommends that all adults receive a flu vaccine every year.
• For adults, the cost for flu vaccine is $30.
• Medicaid/Medicare will be billed for covered immunizations.  Please check with your insurance provider for coverage questions.   
• No appointment needed.  Immunizations are available as a walk-in service during business hours.

 Helpful Links

• CDC Flu Information 
• Seasonal Influenza (Flu): Is it Cold, Flu, or Pertussis?

Community & Occupational Flu Outreach:

Waukesha County Public Health provides the following community & occupational outreach programs.  For questions and details please contact us: 262-896-8430

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• Flu Information
• Immunization Program
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• WIC Nutrition Program

Contact Us

Dept. of Health and Human Services
Address: 514 Riverview Avenue
Waukesha WI, 53188
Phone: (262) 896-8430
Fax: (262) 970-6670
TollFree: 1-800-540-3620
Email: hhs@waukeshacounty.gov

• As of September 1, 2020 Waukesha County Public Health is providing immunizations by appointment only, Tuesdays through Thursdays. No walk-ins will be taken. To schedule an appointment, call (262) 896-8430 & press "option 5".
• Walk-in Clinic Nurse Services, the International Travel Clinic, and STD Clinic Services continue to be closed until further notice.

The Nurse Call Center is available by phone:
Mon., Wed., Thurs., & Fri. (8 AM – 4:30 PM)
Tuesdays (10:30 AM – 6:30 PM)
WIC Benefit Issuance is available:
Mondays (8:15 AM – 4 PM)
Tuesdays (3 – 5:30 PM)
Fridays (8:30 – 11:30 AM)

If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please contact a medical professional or call 911.

The Public Health Division will be closed to the public for the following observed holidays in 2020:

• Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 26, 2020, and Friday, November 27, 2020
• Christmas Eve and Christmas Day - Thursday, December 24, 2020, and Friday, December 25, 2020
• New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (2020 – 2021) - Thursday, December 31, 2020, and Friday, January 1, 2021