Immunizations
Immunizations
The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health Immunization Program works to prevent, promote, and protect through education and collaboration with healthcare providers to eliminate vaccine-preventable diseases in the U.S. Virgin Islands. This is accomplished through outreach, education, prevention, vaccine coverage monitoring, and engagement with our healthcare providers.
Our vision is to reduce the risk of vaccine preventable disease by increasing the number of persons up to date with age, occupation, lifestyle appropriate vaccinations, decreasing the number of vaccine exemptions waivers, and making it law that all vaccinations administered within this territory be entered into the Virgin Islands Immunization Registry System (VIIRS), a web-based registry system. The Immunization Program addresses communities needs by focusing on the following the Vaccines for Children Program, Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention, Infant, Child, Teen and Adult Immunizations, and Clinical Education.
Immunization Services
Includes school clearance forms, new or replacement immunization card, immigration vaccinations, completion of college forms and other services.
Children From Birth to 18 Years
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St. Croix
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Maternal Child and Health Clinic |
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St. Thomas
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Maternal Child and Health Clinic 78-1-2-3 Estate Contant (Elaine Co Building across from Nisky Center) Call (340) 777-8804 for more information. Immunization services - Monday to Friday by appointment only Other services - Monday to Friday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm |
Adults to 19 Years and Older
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St. Croix
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Community Health Clinic |
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St. Thomas
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Community Health Clinic |
Immunization Program Administrative Office
Monife G. Stout, Territorial Program Director
Monife.Stout@doh.vi.gov
(340) 776-1113, ext. 2226
Veronica Lawrence, Administrative Officer
Veronica.Lawrence@doh.vi.gov
(340) 776-1113, ext. 2221
Janice Celestine, Administrative Assistant
Janice.Celestine@doh.vi.gov
(340) 776-1113, ext. 2223
Vaccines for Children Program
The Vaccines for Children Program (VFC) provides free vaccines for persons under the age of 19 who are eligible for Medicaid, uninsured, or underinsured. The VFC Program oversees providers’ vaccine management, compliance, performance, and quality improvement activities to ensure safe and effective vaccine administration to patients. To see if your healthcare provider qualifies for the VFC program, please visit our list of providers.
Program Resources
Vaccine for Children Program Brochure
Parents: USVI Vaccine for Children Program
Did You Know Your Child Can Get Free Vaccines? (Español)
Contact Information
Cherise Thomas, MSW, Vaccines for Children Program Coordinator
Cherise.Thomas@doh.vi.gov
(340) 776-1113 ext. 2225
Infants, Children and Teen Vaccinations
Infants, children, and adolescents need to continue their immunization series and receive booster doses of vaccines for ongoing protection (immunity) against diseases. New vaccines have recently become available and are recommended for all. Immunizations have the potential to protect not only the health of children but their friends, families, and communities.
Program Information
2022 Recommended Immunizations for Children from Birth through 6 Years Old
2022 Recommended Immunizations for Children 7-18 Years Old
Vaccines for teens 13 to 18 Years Old (Español)
COVID-19 Interim Schedule
For more information call (340) 776-1113.
Adult Vaccines
Adults need to keep their vaccinations up to date because immunity from childhood vaccines can wear off over time. You are also at risk for different diseases as an adult. Vaccination is one of the most convenient and safest preventive care measures available.
Program Information:
Yellow Fever Certification Statement and Agreement
2022 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule (ages 19 and older)
Vaccinations for persons with chronic diseases
Resources
COVID-19 Vaccinations
COVID-19 Brochure (Español)
COVID-19 Facts
COVID-19 and Pregnancy
Recommended Vaccinations for Adults
Contact Information
Medisa Rodney, Adult Vaccine and Pandemic Planning Coordinator
Medisa.Rodney@doh.vi.gov
(340) 718-1311, ext. 3822
Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention
The Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention Program (PHBPP) acts as a family's tool to help prevent chronic Hepatitis B. With the help of public and private providers, children born to Hepatitis B positive mothers are followed throughout their routine vaccination schedule. Comprised of a three-vaccine series, and a post-vaccination serology test, the PHBPP ensures the fight against Perinatal Hepatitis B is won by families across the community.
Program Information
For more information call (340) 776-1113.
Virgin Islands Immunization Registry System
The Virgin Islands Immunization Registry System (VIIRS) provides real-time immunization data across the lifespan through health information exchange. VIIRS provides access to immunization data to a range of stakeholders including health care providers, health care payers, pharmacies, schools, and licensed child development centers.
Access to VIIRS is granted only to eligible users whose assigned job duties include functions/responsibilities associated with the immunization of clients. Providers, school nurses, pharmacists are encouraged to complete the enrollment documents under forms to access the site.
For access to VIIRS, please visit viirs.vi.gov.
Request for Immunization Records
Individuals, parents, and or guardians may request their immunization records by contacting the V.I. Department of Health's Community Health Clinic on St. Thomas at (340) 774-7477 on St. Croix at (340) 718-1311 for adults (persons 18 years and over). For children (17 years and under) contact the Department of Health's Maternal Child and Health Clinic (MCH) on St. Thomas at (340) 777-8804 or on St. Croix at (340) 718-1311.
Contact Information
Annette Hobson, Immunization Registry Manager (VIIRS)
Annette.Hobson@doh.vi.gov
(340) 776-1113, ext. 2222
Resources
School/Daycare Immunization Exemption Form
2022 Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule (ages 18 and younger)
2022 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule (ages 19 and older)
2022-2023 School Immunization Requirements
- Parent or Guardian Immunization Reminder Letter for School Entry
- School Entry Immunization Recommendations
- Childcare Facilities, Preschool, After School Programs and Summer Camps Immunization Recommendations
- Healthcare Providers Immunization Recommendations and Requirements
COVID-19 Interim Schedule (Immunization schedule for persons 6 months and older)
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters
