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 following list. 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 at 952-891-7999 for more information.
- 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): One or two doses if born 1957 or later.
- Pneumococcal (PCV15/PCV20/PPSV23): PCV15 or PCV20 at age 50; 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): Two doses if born 1980 or later.
Dakota County Public Health has a limited vaccine supply. We currently do not offer RSV, COVID-19 and Shingles vaccines.
For more information on the RSV vaccine, talk to your health care provider.
Minnesota has 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.
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, call the Immunization Information Line at 952-891-7999 (English and Spanish).
Vaccines for travel
Adults may also need to be immunized for international travel. Dakota County Public Health does not offer all vaccines required for travel. For more information, see the Minnesota Department of Health website for information on vaccines for travelers.
Minnesota Immunization Registry
Minnesota has a confidential, computerized immunization registry, known as MIIC. MIIC helps your health care 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.