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THE MEDINA COUNTY HEALTH UNIT

1206 15th Street, Hondo Texas

Ph (830) 741-6191  Fax (830) 426-4202

Monday-Thursday  *Closed Fridays

Hours 7:00 am-6:00 pm (closed 12pm-1 pm for lunch).

Walk-ins for immunizations are welcome at our Hondo office if a nurse is available. Appointments are encouraged. 

Immunizations available in Castroville and Devine by appointment.    

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    • Vaccine Services We Provide:

      CHILDHOOD VACCINES

      We provide the Texas Vaccine for Children Program (TVFC) which is for qualifying children 2 months to 18 years. Under TVFC, the following groups of children can receive free vaccines.

      • Uninsured and underinsured children
      • Children enrolled in Medicaid
      • Children who are Native American or Native Alaskan Heritage

      ADULT VACCINES

      We provide adult vaccines under the Adult Safety Net Program (ASN). Any adult who does not have insurance can qualify.  Please call to find out what adult vaccines we have in stock. 

      For recommended vaccines and current vaccine schedules visit:  https://www.dshs.texas.gov/immunizations/public/schedules

      IMMTRAC2

      The Texas Immunization Registry (IMMTRAC2) is a no-cost service that stores immunization information electronically in one centralized location for all ages. Visit Immtrac.com for more information. We can assist you with getting your immunizations on IMMTRAC2 or accessing your record. 

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    • Requirements for Kindergarten-6th Grade
      • Diphtheria/Tetanus/Pertussis (DTaP/DTP/DT/Td/Tdap) 5 doses or 4 doses
      • Polio 4 doses or 3 doses
      • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) 2 doses
      • Hepatitis B 3 doses
      • Varicella (chickenpox) 2 doses
      • Hepatitis A 2 doses
      Recommended Vaccines
      • Flu (yearly, starting at 6 months), COVID-19 according to current CDC schedule


      Why Does My Child Need These Vaccines?
      School is an easy place for kids to get sick. Maintaining adequate immunization rates in schools is critical to preventing disease outbreaks and ensuring the health of Texas children. Check with your doctor to make sure your child’s vaccinations are up to date. Alternatively, you can contact your local health department.

    • Ages 11-12

      • Meningitis (MenACWY)
      • Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria & pertussis)

      Recommended Vaccines

      Ages 11-12 (HPV vaccination can be started at age 9)

      • HPV dose 1 (Human Papillomavirus)
      • HPV dose 2 (6-12 months after dose 1)

      Flu and COVID-19 according to current CDC recommendations


      Why Does My Child Need the Meningitis Vaccine?
      • Protects against the bacteria that cause meningococcal disease.
      • Protects your child from infections of the lining of the brain and spinal cord, as well as bloodstream infections.
      • Protects your child from long-term disabilities that often come with surviving meningococcal disease.
      • Vaccine requirement for Texas schools.
      Why Does My Child Need the Tdap Vaccine?
      • Protects your child from tetanus, which can be a serious and even deadly disease, as well as diphtheria and whooping cough (pertussis).
      • Protects your child from painful muscle stiffness from tetanus.
      • Keeps your child from missing school or childcare, and you from missing work.
      • Vaccine requirement for Texas schools.

      Why Does My Child Need the HPV Vaccine?
      • Protects against infections that can lead to certain cancers.
      • Protects your child before they are ever exposed to cancer-causing infections.

    • What Is Bacterial Meningitis?

      Meningitis is an inflammation of the membranes that cover the brain and spinal cord. Meningitis is usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. The severity of illness and treatment differs depending on whether it is caused by a virus or bacterium. Viral meningitis is generally less severe and clears up without specific treatment. Bacterial meningitis can progress extremely fast, be severe and may result in brain damage, amputations, hearing and vision loss, learning disabilities or death.
      How It Spreads:
      Coughing
      Kissing
      Sharing eating utensils and drinks
      Living in close quarters, like a dorm room

      Vaccine Requirements for Texas

      All students entering an institution of higher education are required to show proof of an initial meningococcal vaccination or a booster dose during the five-year period prior to enrolling or proof of an exemption. They must get the vaccine at least 10 days before the semester begins.

      Proof of Vaccination

      Students may show proof of vaccination against meningococcal disease by providing their college or university with an immunization record that shows they have been vaccinated against meningococcal disease in the last five years.

      Acceptable proof includes one of the following:

      • A form showing the signature or stamp of a physician or his/her designee, or public health personnel that    shows the month, day, and year the vaccination dose or booster was administered.
      • An official immunization record generated from a state or local health authority that shows the month, day, and year the vaccination or booster dose was administered.
      • An official record received from school officials (includes records from out of state).

      Recommended Vaccines
      • Flu and COVID-19 according to current CDC recommendations.