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. 

The Public Health Immunization clinic is open by appointment only.  If you would like to schedule an appointment, please call 262-896-8430, option #5.  

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 your child is eligible for Vaccines for Children (VFC), you can make an appointment with Waukesha County Public Health Clinic 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 $15 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.
• Medicaid/Medicare will be billed for covered immunizations. Please check with your insurance provider for coverage questions.   

 Helpful Links

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

Community & Occupational Flu Outreach:

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

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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

The Public Health Immunization Clinic is open by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call (262) 896-8430. 

The Nurse Call Center is available by phone:
Monday-Friday. (8 AM – 4:30 PM)

WIC Clinic is open for services by appointment only. For more information call 262-896-8440. Enter thorugh the Public Health main entrance.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday (8:15 AM - 4 PM)
Tuesdays (10:30 AM - 5:30 PM)

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 2023:

• Memorial Day- Monday, May 29, 2023
• Independence Day- Tuesday, July 4, 2023
• Labor Day- Monday September 4, 2023
• Thanksgiving Day and the Day after Thanksgiving- Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday, November 24, 2023
• Christmas Eve and Christmas Day - Monday, December 25, 2023, and Tuesday, December 26, 2023
• New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day (2022-2023) - Monday, January 1, 2023, and Tuesday, January 3, 2023