Immunizations

Step 1.Available Immunization Services

Click a topic from the list below to go to a specific section of this page or simply scroll down the page for more details.

• Vaccines for Children
• Adult Immunizations
• Flu (Influenza) Vaccines
• COVID-19 Vaccines
• Foreign Travel Immunizations
• Mpox Vaccines

Step 2.Vaccines for Children Program

The Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program provides vaccines for children who qualify. A $20 administration fee applies for each vaccination. There is no cost for the vaccines themselves. 

To be eligible, children must be age 18 years or younger and meet at least one of the following requirements:

• American Indian or Alaska Native,
• Medicaid-eligible,
• Uninsured, or
• Underinsured (for individuals whose insurance does not cover childhood immunizations).

All children will be screened for eligibility based on Federal and State guidelines.

A parent or guardian must provide written consent for children under age 18. Please bring child’s current immunization record to the visit.

Tell me more about the VFC program

Bee Wise, Immunize! First Monday of Each Month

On "Bee Wise" Mondays, we waive the vaccine administration fee for children ages 2 and younger who qualify for the Vaccines for Children program, so their vaccinations are completely free!

Immunizations are provided on a walk-in basis. Highest priority for Bee Wise Monday walk-in slots will be given to children who are uninsured.

Types of Vaccines for Children

• COVID-19
• DTaP/TD/Tdap (diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis)
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
• HPV (human papillomavirus)
• Influenza (flu)
• Meningococcal
• MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
• Pneumococcal
• Polio (inactivated polio vaccine, or IPV)
• Rotavirus
• RSV (respiratory syncytial virus)
• Varicella (chickenpox)

Step 3.
Adult Immunizations

If needed, adults can come to the Health Department to catch up on lifespan vaccinations, such as Tetanus, Varicella, and MMR vaccines. Adults can also get foreign travel immunizations, COVID vaccines, and flu vaccines.

We have a limited supply of RSV immunizations for pregnant women who qualify. Getting an RSV vaccination during pregnancy can provide your baby with protection against severe illness from RSV. If you have questions, please contact us at (913) 573-8855.

We accept Medicaid and several types of private insurance for adult immunizations. See the Cost tab for more information.

Step 4.Flu (Influenza) Vaccines

Seasonal flu vaccines are available by appointment at the Wyandotte County Public Health Department for:

• Adults who are uninsured, underinsured, on Medicaid, or these types of private health insurance: Aetna, BCBS, Cigna, UHC, and Point Comfort Underwriters.
  • Please note: We have limited free flu vaccines available for eligible adults without health insurance.
• Children ages 6 months and older who are eligible for the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program (VFC eligibility: Medicaid-eligible, uninsured, underinsured, or American Indian or Alaska Native).

Step 5.COVID-19 Vaccines

Updated September 4, 2025:

On August 27, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the 2025-2026 updated COVID vaccines for anyone ages 65 and older, and for people ages 6 months to 64 years old with certain underlying conditions.

The Health Department will offer 2025-2026 COVID vaccines when they are available. We will provide information on this webpage when COVID vaccines are available locally.

The Health Department also offers free COVID-19 home test kits at the front desk during building hours, Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM to 5 PM, at 619 Ann Ave, Kansas City, KS 66101.

Step 6.Foreign Travel Immunizations

We provide some immunizations for those who are traveling out of the country. The Health Department provides typhoid vaccines and prescription for malaria prophylaxis. We also help travelers catch up on lifespan vaccinations, such as Tetanus, Varicella, and MMR vaccines.

Please note: For individuals seeking Yellow Fever vaccine, the Health Department recommends reaching out to Passport Health at (913) 652-6640 for the Overland Park location or (816) 376-3040 for the Kansas City, Missouri location.

Step 7.Mpox Vaccines

We have a limited supply of the JYNNEOS 2-dose vaccine available for people who qualify, which includes people with certain risk factors for contracting mpox.

Learn more about mpox vaccination

Step 1.Children

There is an administration fee of $20* for each vaccine administered. There is no charge for the vaccines themselves, which are provided for at no cost through the federally funded Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.

For children on private insurance who do not qualify for the Vaccines for Children Program, we encourage families to contact their child's pediatrician or primary care provider for immunizations.

*Please Note: The administration fee is waived for children ages 2 years and younger on Bee Wise, Immunize Mondays.

Step 2.Adults

For adults, we accept these types of health insurance for immunizations: Kansas Medicaid, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and UnitedHealthcare.

There is an administration fee of $20 for each vaccine administered. For self-pay vaccinations, there is also a cost for the vaccine itself. Please contact (913) 573-8855 for current pricing.

For some vaccines, such as seasonal flu vaccines, we may have a limited supply of free vaccines available for eligible adults without health insurance. Please contact (913) 573-8855 for more information.