The most effective method to prevent the spread of
communicable diseases is through immunizations. The
Greendale Health Department immunization program
includes outreach through school and day care
immunization assessment, newborn home visits, tracking
and recall systems and adult programs to assure
effective immunization levels in Greendale. Public
Health nurses investigate all vaccine preventable
disease outbreaks to assure the safety of the entire
community. For a list of immunization services offered
through the Greendale Health Department. Please see the
Quick Links and More Information on the
left.
Quick
Links
and More Information:
Clinic Schedule
Immunizations are offered at scheduled clinics. Call (414) 423-2110 for an appointment. Click here for the clinic schedule.
Fee Schedule
Click here for the Immunization Fee Schedule
Travel Vaccines
Click here for more information on Travel Vaccines
Immunization Information
Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedules
The American Academy of Pediatrics has excellent information on immunizations, including the recommended childhood schedule. Click here for more information.
Adult Immunizations
Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td) and (TdaP)
Protection from tetanus vaccine decreases over time. Thus, the vaccine should be administered every 8-10 years. There is also a tetanus/diphtheria formulation that contains pertussis (whooping cough) protection for ages 11 through 64.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is spread through contact with the blood and body fluids of a person infected with the virus. The hepatitis B vaccine can protect you from contracting HBV. If you are at risk for HBV, contact the public health nurse at (414) 423-2110 to discuss your vaccine needs.
Required Immunizations for School
TB Skin Tests
Tuberculosis, or TB, skin test is a screening for exposure to tuberculosis. Professions which have contact with the public often require periodic TB screenings.
TB skin tests are available through the Greendale Health Department at regularly scheduled clinics, by appointment only. You must return to the health department to have the test read by a nurse in 48 to 72 hours. The cost for the TB skin test is $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents.
Influenza Vaccine
Public health nurses are available to make home visits to administer flu vaccine to individuals of any age who are homebound due to a health or mobility impairment.
Walk-in (no appointment needed) Influenza Clinics are held each fall. Check this website for dates and times.
Travel Vaccines
Vaccine Safety
The National Network for Immunization Information has information on vaccine science, issues such as mercury/thimerosol, information on diseases that vaccines prevent, and more at www.immunizationinfo.org
and More Information:
Clinic Schedule
Immunizations are offered at scheduled clinics. Call (414) 423-2110 for an appointment. Click here for the clinic schedule.
Fee Schedule
Click here for the Immunization Fee Schedule
Travel Vaccines
Click here for more information on Travel Vaccines
Immunization Information
Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedules
The American Academy of Pediatrics has excellent information on immunizations, including the recommended childhood schedule. Click here for more information.
Adult Immunizations
Tetanus/Diphtheria (Td) and (TdaP)
Protection from tetanus vaccine decreases over time. Thus, the vaccine should be administered every 8-10 years. There is also a tetanus/diphtheria formulation that contains pertussis (whooping cough) protection for ages 11 through 64.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is spread through contact with the blood and body fluids of a person infected with the virus. The hepatitis B vaccine can protect you from contracting HBV. If you are at risk for HBV, contact the public health nurse at (414) 423-2110 to discuss your vaccine needs.
Required Immunizations for School
TB Skin Tests
Tuberculosis, or TB, skin test is a screening for exposure to tuberculosis. Professions which have contact with the public often require periodic TB screenings.
TB skin tests are available through the Greendale Health Department at regularly scheduled clinics, by appointment only. You must return to the health department to have the test read by a nurse in 48 to 72 hours. The cost for the TB skin test is $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents.
Influenza Vaccine
Public health nurses are available to make home visits to administer flu vaccine to individuals of any age who are homebound due to a health or mobility impairment.
Walk-in (no appointment needed) Influenza Clinics are held each fall. Check this website for dates and times.
Travel Vaccines
Vaccine Safety
The National Network for Immunization Information has information on vaccine science, issues such as mercury/thimerosol, information on diseases that vaccines prevent, and more at www.immunizationinfo.org