Two Rivers Public Health Department provides vaccines to our community at several locations (See our calendar here) including at our office in Kearney. Vaccines prevent illnesses that commonly affect our population. While vaccines can help prevent the spread of certain diseases, they do not always stop individuals from contracting an illness after being vaccinated for it. Vaccines help the body learn how to defend itself from disease without the dangers of a full-blown infection. The immune response to a vaccine might cause tiredness and discomfort for a day or two, but the resulting protection can last a lifetime.
If you are unsure if you need a vaccine feel free to contact us or click here for more information.
At this time, all vaccines are by appointment only. Call (888)-669-7154 to make an appointment with a nurse at the health department.
Vaccines Available
| Vaccine | Illness it Prevents | Brand Name | Child | Adult |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DTaP | Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids and Acellular Pertussis Vaccine Adsorbed | Infanrix | ✔ | |
| Hepatitis A | Hepatitis A | Havrix | ✔ | ✔ |
| Hepatitis B | Hepaitis B | Engerix | ✔ | ✔ |
| HiB | Haemophilus Influenzae | ActHib | ✔ | |
| HPV | Human papillomavirus | Gardasil | ✔ | ✔ |
| Meningococcal ACWY | Meningococcal disease (infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) caused by serogroups. A, C, W, and Y. | Menveo | ✔ | ✔ |
| Meningococcal B | Meningococcal disease (infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) caused by serogroup B | Bexsero | ✔ | ✔ |
| MMR | Measles, Mumps, and Rubella | MMR II | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pneumococal Conjugate | Many types of illnesses, including pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs | Pneumovax 23 | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pneumococal Conjugate | Many types of illnesses, including pneumonia, which is an infection of the lungs | Prevnar 20 | ✔ | ✔ |
| Polio | Poliomyelitis | IPOL | ✔ | ✔* |
| Rotavirus | Rotavirus | Rotateq | ✔ | |
| Tdap | Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis | Boostrix | ✔ | ✔ |
| Varicella | Chickenpox and shingles | Varivax | ✔ | ✔ |
| Varicella | Shingles | Shigrix | ✔* | |
| COVID-19 | COVID-19 | Comirnaty (Pfizer), Spikevax (Moderna), BioNtech | ✔ | ✔ |
| Flu | Influenza (4 strains) | Flulaval Quad (6 months-64 years), Fluad Quad (High dose 65+) | ✔ | ✔ |
| Pediatric Combination Vaccine | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Hepatitis B virus, and Poliomyelitis | Pediarix | ✔ | |
| Pediatric Combination Vaccine | Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Poliomyelitis, Haemophilus influenzae type B | Pentacel | ✔ | |
| Smallpox and MPOX | Smallpox and MPOX | Jynneos | ✔ |
For more information about vaccine schedules during life, please click here
* Vaccines that are marked with an asterisk might include cost out of pocket.
