Immunizations

Immunizations are one of the best ways to prevent diseases and keep your family healthy. At the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department, we offer routine vaccines for all ages, regardless of your insurance status.  Appointments for vaccination are available weekly in both our Benzie and Leelanau locations. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept walk-ins for immunizations. Appointments required. Please call 231-882-4409, ext 3 to schedule. 

Childhood Immunizations 

Keep your child up to date on immunizations. Some are required to go to school or daycare.  

• What vaccines does your child need? 
• Vaccines Required for Childcare and Preschool in Michigan 
• Vaccines Required for Childcare and Preschool in Michigan- Spanish
• Vaccines Required for School Entry in Michigan 
• Vaccines Required for School Entry in Michigan- Spanish
• Vaccine Recommendations vs. School and Childcare Rules: What is the difference?
• Travel Vaccines- Munson Healthcare

*Families seeking non-medical immunization waivers for childcare or school entry must call 231-882-4409 ext 3 to schedule an appointment for an in-person meeting with a Health Department Staff Nurse. Waivers are now completed in the MCIR system. 

Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)

The Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) provides vaccines at no cost to children who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay. While the vaccine is at no cost, a $17 administrative fee per shot applies to those who qualify. Those unable to pay the administrative fee will not be turned away. 

Eligibility

Children through 18 years of age who meet at least one of the following criteria are eligible to receive VFC vaccine:

• Medicaid eligible: A child who is eligible for the Medicaid program
• Uninsured: A child who has no health insurance coverage
• American Indian or Alaska Native
• Underinsured: A child who has commercial (private) health insurance but the coverage does not include vaccines, a child whose insurance covers only selected vaccines (VFC-eligible for non-covered vaccines only), or a child whose insurance caps vaccine coverage at a certain amount. Once that coverage amount is reached, the child is categorized as underinsured

Children whose health insurance covers the cost of vaccinations are not eligible for VFC vaccines.

Additional information regarding childhood immunization recommendations: 

• Ivaccinate.org 
• Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Vaccine Education Center 
• Alliance for Immunization in Michigan 
• Vaccine Preventable Diseases e-book 
• Voices for Vaccines – Credible vaccine information for families, from families

Adult Immunizations 

Vaccines aren’t just for kids! As you age, you may become vulnerable to new diseases. Your adult immunization needs depend on your age, lifestyle, medical conditions, travel plans, and vaccination history.  

• What Vaccines are recommended for You? 
• Michigan MCIR Immunization Record Portal
• Travel Vaccines- Munson Healthcare

Michigan Adult Vaccine Program (MI-AVP)

The MI-AVP provides a limited quantity of select vaccines at no cost to adults 19 years and older who might not otherwise be vaccinated because of inability to pay. While the vaccine is at no cost, a $17 administrative fee per shot applies to those who qualify. Those unable to pay the administrative fee will not be turned away. 

Available Vaccines

The following vaccine are available through MI-AVP while supplies last:

• Tdap vaccine for those who are pregnant, require prevention of Tetanus related to an injury, who have not completed their Tetanus series, or received a booster in the last 10 years. 
• MMR vaccine for those born after 1956 with no prior history of vaccination or documentation of disease.
• Hepatitis A vaccine for those who desire protection against Hepatitis A.
• Hepatitis B vaccine for those who do not have immunity.
• HPV for adults 19 to 26 without history of completed series.
• PCV20 for those 65 and older or 19 to 64 years who meet certain criteria.
• Zoster for those 50 years and older or adults 19 and older who are immunosuppressed because of disease or therapy.

The BLDHD carries the following vaccines: 

We will be happy to bill your insurance. We currently accept most commercial insurances. Call 231-882-4409 ext 3. to discuss.

COVID-19 Vaccines

Additional COVID-19 Vaccine Information

MDHHS COVID-19 Vaccine Information 
CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Information
COVID-19 Vaccine Finder

TB (Tuberculosis) Testing

• TB testing and follow-up are available to the public for $20.
• To receive a TB test at the health department, call for an appointment: 231-822-4409 ext 3