The Burke County Health Department provides immunizations or "shots" for children
and adults. The clinic is available every day of the week. Appointments are required. Minors must have a birth certificate and a parent I.D./proof of guardianship on file to be seen.
For more information about costs and availability call 828.764.9176 or 828.764.9177.
Visit the North Carolina Immunization Branch to view up-to-date immunization news.
NC BACK TO SCHOOL Immunization Requirements
Twelfth Grade Entry Vaccine Requirements*
DTaP --5 doses
Polio--4 doses
MMR (or 2 measles, 2 mumps, 1 rubella)--2 doses
Hepatitis B--3 doses
Varicella--1 dose
Tdap-1 dose
Meningococcal conjugate (effective 2020-21 school year)-- 2 doses
*At all ages and grades, the number of doses required may vary by a child’s age and when they were vaccinated.
For more details of dosage and age requirements for the Meningococccal vaccine click here