Vaccines we offer
Adults should call first to check whether they qualify for a given vaccine.
Vaccine information sheets
Each vaccine has a Vaccine Information Statement published by the CDC explaining what it is and what to expect. Statements are linked directly to cdc.gov, where CDC maintains the accessible current version.
Finding your vaccination records
Missouri keeps an immunization registry through DHSS. Records at a doctor’s office are only kept for a limited number of years.
Ask parents or caregivers for childhood records
Check baby books and saved documents
Check with a high school or college health service
Check with previous employers, including the military
Check with your doctor or public health clinic
Check the Missouri DHSS immunization registry
If you cannot find your records
You may need to get some vaccines again. That is not ideal but it is safe to repeat a vaccine. Your doctor can sometimes run a blood test instead to check whether you are already immune.
Travel vaccines
If you are traveling outside the United States, some countries require or recommend vaccines that are not part of the routine schedule. Start at least four to six weeks before you leave, because some vaccines take time to become effective or need more than one dose. Call to talk through your destination.
Why immunization matters here
Vaccines work with your body’s own defenses to build protection without causing the illness. Getting vaccinated also protects people who cannot be, including infants too young for certain vaccines and people with medical conditions that rule them out.