Dakota County Public Health offers various immunizations for adults and children. Some vaccines are supplied by federal and state programs and are offered for a limited time at low cost to persons who are eligible. The county also provides
free COVID-19 vaccines.
For current information about vaccinations from Public Health, call the Immunization Information Line: 952-891-7999 (English and Spanish).
Eligibility requirements
Dakota County offers the COVID-19 and flu vaccines to everyone, insured or uninsured. For all other children and adult vaccines, the following people can receive them for free from Dakota County:
- 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.
Note that adults who are on Minnesota Medical Assistance (MA), MinnesotaCare, or a Prepaid Medical Assistance Program (PMAP) must be vaccinated by their private medical provider.
Appointment clinics
Public Health offers immunization clinics on some Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, call the Immunization Information Line at 952-891-7999 (English and Spanish).
Walk-in clinics
Dakota County Public Health offers immunizations for children and adults.
April 27, 2023
| May 11, 2023
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May 25, 2023
| July 13, 2023
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June 22, 2023
| Sept. 14, 2023
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July 27, 2023
| Oct. 12, 2023
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Aug. 24, 2023
| Nov. 9, 2023
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Sept. 28, 2023
| Dec. 14, 2023
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Oct. 26, 2023
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Nov. 30, 2023
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2023 Immunization Clinic Schedule (Spanish version)
Forms needed
Minor Authorization Form (Spanish version)
The clinic schedule is subject to change. Please call
952-891-7999 for the most current information.
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.
COVID-19 procedures
- Facemasks are available for ages 2 years and older.
- Hand sanitizer is available.
- COVID-19 symptom screening will be done. Anyone feeling sick must reschedule.
- Social distancing is encouraged.
Additional free clinics
Hennepin County Public Health also offers free vaccinations for eligible children, including COVID-19, measles, mumps and diphtheria.