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Vaccines for Children

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​​Vaccination is one of the best ways parents can protect infants, children and teens from potentially harmful diseases. To find out which vaccines your children need, check the list below. Ask your healthcare provider or contact Dakota County Public Health at 952-891-7500 for more information.

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).
Dakota County Public Health does not currently offer the RSV vaccine. ​

Recom​​mended vaccines by age

  • ​COVID-19 (2024-2025 formula): Each year for everyone 6 months and older.​​
  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis (DTaP): Five doses starting at age 2 months.
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib): 3–4 doses starting at age 2 months.
  • Hepatitis A (HAV): Two doses starting at age 12 months.
  • Hepatitis B (HBV): Three doses starting at birth.
  • Human Papillomavirus (HPV): 2-3 doses starting at age 9 years.
  • Influenza ("Flu"): Each year for everyone ages 6 months or older.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR): Two doses starting at age 12 months.
  • Meningococcal: Two doses starting at age 11–12 years.
  • Pneumococcal: Four doses starting at age 2 months.
  • Polio: Four doses starting at age 2 months.
  • Rotavirus: 2–3 doses starting at age 2 months.
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap): One dose at age 11–12 years.
  • Varicella (“Chickenpox"): Two doses starting at age 12 months.

Minnesota has laws requiring immunizations for children and teens enrolled in early childhood programs, child care, school and college settings. Visit the Minnesota Department of Health website to see the updated requirements for the school year.

Low-cost vaccines​ for children (18 years and younger)

Many clinics in Dakota County provide immunizations at low or no-cost to children without insurance through the Minnesota Vaccines for Children Program. Call your clinic to find out if they participate in that program.

Dakota County Public Health also provides immunizations for children of all ages without insurance at our clinics. These clinics also serve children on Minnesota health care plans including MA, MNCare or PMAP. Children under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

If your child can't attend one of our Dakota County vaccine clinics, Hennepin County  Public Health also offers ​free vaccines. 

For current information about immunizations from Public Health, call the Immunization Information Line at 952-891-7999 (English and Spanish).

Minnesota Immunizati​​ons Registry

Minnesota has a confidential, computerized immunization registry, known as M​IIC. 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 child care, school, camp, sports and doctor visits. Call MIIC for request a copy of your child's record at 651-201-5503 or 1-800-657-3970.​​


Last updated: 2/14/2025 3:58 PM

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