Dakota County Public Health offers various immunizations for adults and children. The vaccines are supplied by federal and state programs and are offered at no cost to persons who are eligible.
Due to 2023 legislative changes, we can only provide vaccines to adults who live in Dakota County. This restriction does not apply to children 18 and younger.
Dakota County Public Health does not currently have the RSV or shingles vaccines. For more information on the RSV vaccine, check out the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's RSV Vaccine Information Statement or talk to your health care provider.
For current information about vaccinations from Public Health, call the Immunization Information Line at 952-891-7999 (English and Spanish).
Vaccine eligibility requirements
Dakota County offers COVID-19, flu and other recommended vaccines for the following children and adults:
- Adults and children who do not have health insurance.
- Adults and children who have health insurance that does not cover vaccinations.
- Children on Minnesota Medical Assistance (MA), MinnesotaCare or a Prepaid Medical Assistance Program (PMAP).
- Children who are American Indian or Alaskan Native.
Not all adults can be vaccinated by Dakota County Public Health. Adults who have Medicare, Minnesota Medical Assistance (MA), MinnesotaCare or a Prepaid Medical Assistance Program (PMAP) are not eligible. Adults with those insurances should talk to their regular health care provider or local pharmacy for vaccinations.
Mobile vaccine clinics
Dakota County Public Health has a mobile health clinic that travels around the county to serve communities. At these clinics, public health nurses and team members provide vaccines and health resources. Clinics are free to children and adults who qualify.
Mobile clinics are walk-in. Registration happens onsite. After you register at the mobile clinic, you will receive your vaccines.
Upcoming mobile clinic schedule:
- May 9, 3-4:30 p.m. – Cedar Knolls Mobile Home Park (Apple Valley)
- May 14, 3:30-5 p.m. – Dakota County Northern Service Center (West St. Paul)
- June 6, 3-4:30 p.m. – Emerald Hills Village (Inver Grove Heights)
- June 11, 3:30-5 p.m. – Dakota County Northern Service Center (West St. Paul)
- July 9, 3:30-5 p.m. – Dakota County Northern Service Center (West St. Paul)
- July 25, 3-4:30 p.m.– Country View Estates (Farmington)
For more information on our community vaccine clinics, call 952-891-7999 (English and Spanish).
Appointment vaccine clinics
Dakota County Public Health has flu and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for people who are eligible. At this time, Dakota County does not carry the high-dose flu vaccine. High-dose flu vaccines are a type of vaccine approved for people age 65 and older.
Seasonal flu vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccines are also available at many locations in the community. Check with your health provider or local pharmacy .
Flu and COVID-19 vaccines
Dakota County Public Health has flu and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for people who are eligible. At this time, Dakota County does not carry the high-dose flu vaccine. High-dose flu vaccines are a type of vaccine approved for people age 65 and older.
Seasonal flu vaccine and the updated COVID-19 vaccines are also available at many locations in the community. Check with your health provider or local pharmacy .
Additional free clinics and resources
To find more vaccination clinics serving uninsured and underinsured adults, visit the Minnesota Department of Health's website.
Hennepin County Public Health also offers free vaccinations for eligible children .
The Minnesota Department of Health created vaccine forms to help families learn what vaccines are recommended for kids. The forms also help you keep track of when your children received their shots.
Help us promote our vaccine clinics by sharing our Vaccine Clinic Flyer (Spanish version ).
If you're coming to an appointment for a child and you are not the parent or caregiver, please fill out the Minor Authorization Form (Spanish version).
Vaccine Information Statements are information sheets that explain the benefits and risks of a vaccine.
Vaccine records on your phone
Minnesotans can now easily access their vaccine records through their smartphones or other mobile devices by using an app called Docket. Docket enables residents with a Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC) record to securely view and share their vaccine records.
Anyone who wants or needs access to their vaccine records and does not have a smartphone, or does not want to use the app, can still make a request from the state or their health care provider. For more information, visit Find My Immunization Record.
Docket is free and available for download in Apple and Android app stores.