With Fayette County in the middle of a pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak, now is the time to start thinking about back-to-school immunizations!

Our Public Health Clinic can help with back-to-school shots, including the pertussis vaccine, for all grade levels, as well as COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 6 months and older.

Parents/caregivers, beat the rush by getting the scheduled vaccinations now! Call 859-288-2483 to make your same-day appointment.

Participants must be 18 years or younger and be uninsured or underinsured. Medicaid is accepted. Immunization records must be brought to the appointment, and physicals will not be provided. A legal guardian must be present.

When children are not vaccinated, they are at increased risk and can spread diseases to others in their classrooms and community – including babies who are too young to be fully vaccinated, and people with weakened immune systems due to cancer or other health conditions.

Fayette County students who are new to the school district or are entering kindergarten are required to bring a Kentucky immunization certificate in order to enroll. Sixth-grade students and 16-year-olds are also required to have certain boosters and must bring an up-to-date immunization certificate.