Adults need vaccinations throughout their lives — whether it’s new vaccines or booster shots.
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.
To find out which vaccines you need, check the list below. Note that other vaccines may be needed, especially if the person has certain risk factors or if travel outside the U.S. is planned. Some people also need extra booster doses. Ask your health care provider or contact Dakota County Public Health for more information.
- COVID-19 (updated 2023-2024 formula): 1 dose.
- Influenza (“Flu"): Each year during fall or early winter.
- Hepatitis B (HBV): 2-, 3-, or 4-dose series through age 59.
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): 1 or 2 doses if born 1957 or later.
- Pneumococcal (PCV15/PCV20/PPSV23): PCV15 or PCV20 at age 65; ages 19-64 with risk factors.
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Td/Tdap): Td every 10 years, with Tdap replacing one Td dose; Tdap during every pregnancy.
- Varicella (VAR): 2 doses if born 1980 or later.
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.
Minnesota has various laws requiring immunizations for adults enrolled in school and college and other post-secondary settings. Legal exemptions are allowed— both for medical reasons and conscientiously held beliefs. Find out about Minnesota’s College Immunization Law.
Adults may also need to be immunized for international travel. See the Minnesota Department of Health website for information on vaccines for travelers.
Low-cost vaccines for adults (19 years and older)
Dakota County Public Health offers many immunizations for eligible adults through appointment clinics.
For current information about vaccinations from Public Health, call the Immunization Information Line: 952-891-7999 (English and Spanish).
Minnesota Immunization Registry
Minnesota has a confidential, computerized immunization registry, known as MIIC . MIIC helps your healthcare provider determine which immunizations you and your family need. It can help you get a copy of immunization records for childcare, school, camp, sports and doctor visits. Call MIIC to request immunization records at 651-201-5503 or 1-800-657-3970.