Dakota County Public Health offers vaccines for children and adults. The vaccines are supplied by federal and state programs.
When coming to a vaccine appointment:
- If you have them, bring insurance card and immunization records with you.
- Parents or guardians must accompany children 18 years old and younger.
If you have a co-pay or deductible, you are not eligible for the vaccines in this program. Adults who have Medicare, Minnesota Medical Assistance (MA), MinnesotaCare or a Prepaid Medical Assistance Program (PMAP) are not eligible.
Adults must be Dakota County residents.
Adults with insurance that cover vaccines should talk to their health care provider or local pharmacy.
Call 952-891-7999 for current vaccine information and appointment dates and times (English, Spanish and Somali).
Low-cost vaccine eligibility requirements
Low-cost vaccines are available for children and adults who:
- Do not have health insurance
- Have health insurance that does not cover vaccines
Cost of each vaccine given is $21. Cash or checks accepted. No one will be turned away if you are unable to pay.
Free vaccine eligibility requirements
Free vaccines are available for children 18 years old and younger who:
- Are American Indian or Alaskan Native
- Are on a Minnesota Health Care Program (Medical Assistance, MNCare or PMAP)
Appointment vaccine clinics
Vaccine services are available by appointment only.
At this time, Dakota County Public Health offers appointments for vaccines on some Mondays and Wednesdays.
To schedule an appointment, call 952-891-7999 (English, Spanish and Somali).
Appointment locations:
Western Service Center
14955 Galaxie Ave. (2nd floor)
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Northern Service Center
1 Mendota Road W. (4th floor)
West St. Paul, MN 55118
Please arrive on time. If you do not arrive on time, you may be asked to reschedule your appointment.
Mobile vaccine clinics
Dakota County Public Health has mobile health clinics that travel around the county to serve communities. At these clinics, public health nurses and team members provide vaccines and health resources. Learn more about mobile clinics.
Additional free and low-cost clinics and resources
To find more vaccination clinics serving uninsured and underinsured adults, visit the Minnesota Department of Health's website.
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.
Vaccine Information Statements are information sheets that explain the benefits and risks of a vaccine.
V-safe is a vaccine safety monitoring system that lets you tell the CDC how you feel after a vaccination by completing short check-ins by text message or email.
List of tuberculosis blood testing centers and vaccine/primary care clinics in the metro area. (Spanish and Somali)
Help us promote our clinics by sharing our Vaccine Clinic Flyer (Spanish, Somali, Oromo and Amharic).
Vaccine records on your phone
Minnesotans can access their vaccine records by using the Docket app. 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.