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.

Our Immunization Program reduces the spread of preventable diseases to residents, visitors, and those working or doing business in the Territory. This is accomplished through outreach, education, prevention, vaccine coverage monitoring, and engagement with our healthcare providers. The Program addresses communities needs by focusing on the following the Vaccines for Children Program, Perinatal Hepatitis B Prevention, Adult Immunization, and Clinical Education.

Resources

Immunization Exemption
Childhood Vaccination Schedule 
Adults Vaccination Schedule

Programs

Vaccines for Children Program (VFC)

The Vaccines for Children Program provides qualifying health care practices with 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.

Program Resources
Vaccine for Children Program
Parents: USVI Vaccine for Children Program
Providers: Immunization Access for All
Did You Know Your Child Can Get Free Vaccines? (Spanish)

Contact Information
Cherise Thomas, MSW, Vaccines for Children Program Coordinator
Cherise.Thomas@doh.vi.gov
(340) 776-1113 ext. 2225

Adolescent Vaccines

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 adolescents. Immunizations have the potential to protect not only the health of adolescents but their friends, families, and communities.

Program Information
Vaccines for Preteens and Teens: What Parents Should Know (Spanish)
Tdap Vaccine for Preteens and Teens (Spanish)
Meningococcal Vaccines for Preteens and Teens (Spanish)
Flu Vaccine for Preteens and Teens (Spanish)

Contact Information
Hildette Thomas-Lake, Adolescent Immunization Coordinator 
Hildette.Homer@doh.vi.gov
(340) 776-1113, ext. 2231

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: 
Vaccinations for Adults
Yellow Fever Certification Statement and Agreement 

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
Protect Your Baby for Life, When a Pregnant Woman has Hepatitis B

Contact Information
Amulen Wirsiy, Hepatitis B and Surveillance Coordinator
Amulen.Wirsiy@doh.vi.gov
(340) 776-1113, ext. 2224

Virgin Islands Immunization Registry System (VIIRS) 

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
https://viirs.vi.gov

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.

Request for Immunization Records

Individuals, parents, and guardians may request their immunization records by contacting the Department of Health's Community Health Clinic on St. Thomas at (340) 774-7477 on St. Croix (340) 773-1811 for persons 18 years and over.  For children 17 years and under contact the Department of Health's Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program on St. Thomas at (340)777-8804 or on St. Croix (340) 778-1311.

Contact Information 
Annette Hobson, Immunization Registry Manager (VIIRS)
Annette.Hobson@doh.vi.gov
(340) 776-1113, ext. 2222

Adia Edwards, Registry Data Processing Officer (VIIRS) 
Adia.Edwards@doh.vi.gov
(340) 776-1113, ext. 2228

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

St. Croix
Maternal and Child Health Clinic
Charles Harwood Complex, Modular Building Number
(340) 718-1311
Immunization services - Monday to Friday by appointment only
Other services - Monday to Friday 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

St. Thomas
Maternal and Child Health Clinic 
78-1-2-3 Estate Contant (Elaine Co Building across from Nisky Center)
(340) 777-8804
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

St. Croix
Community Health Clinic
Charles Harwood Complex, Modular Building Number 1)
(340) 718-1311
Covid-19 vaccine by appointment only, (to book an appointment online, click here)
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
All services to include regular vaccines: on Wednesday 9:00 am to 11:45 am. 

Community Health Clinic 
2nd floor Schneider Regional Medical Center
(340) 718-1311
Covid-19 vaccine by appointment only (to book an appointment online, click here)
Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
All services to include regular vaccines: on Wednesday 9:00 am to 11:45 am. 

Administrative Office
St. Thomas (340) 776-1113

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