Immunization Clinics in Philadelphia

Where can I get the shots I need for traveling?
Call the Division of Disease Control at (215) 685-6740 for information about which hospital near you has a clinic that offers travel immunizations. Travel Immunizations are not free, and you must make an appointment.

Get answers to common questions about immunizations.

What if your children have missed some of the shots they were supposed to get?
Get a "catch-up" schedule so your children will be up to date on the shots they need. (You need Adobe Acrobat to open this file. If you don’t have it, click here for a free download.)

Can your children get free and low-cost immunization shots?
Yes, through the Vaccines for Children Program (VFC).

How do you know if your child qualifies?

To qualify, your child must be 18 years or younger and must fit into one of these groups:

• Is eligible for Medicaid (learn about Medicaid in Philadelphia), or
• Does not have any health insurance, or
• Is Native American or Alaska Native, or
• Has health insurance but it does not include vaccinations (immunizations) or it includes only a few kinds of shots. Then, your children must go to a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) or Rural Health Clinic (RHC) for immunizations. Call (800) 232-2522 (or (800) 232-0233 for help in Spanish) to get a list of these clinics near you.

Learn more about the VCF Program.

Where can my child get free immunization shots?

You can bring your child to any City Health Center in Philadelphia to get free immunizations without an appointment. For more information:

• Call the City Health Center’s main line at (215) 685-6791.
• Visit the City Health Center’s Web site.

MORE HELP
Questions or need help?
Call the National Immunization Hotline.
For help in English: (800) 232-2522 (toll-free)
For help in Spanish: (800) 232-0233 (toll-free)
For hearing-impaired (TTY): (800) 243-7889 (toll-free)