Pediatric Immunizations
CHAS Health has pediatric providers who see children at each of our medical clinics offering exams and well-child checks to make sure your child is meeting growth and development milestones. Our care team also provides immunizations, school or sports physicals, and treats general childhood injuries or illnesses.
Ask your provider if your child is up to date on their immunizations – save our well child poster to ensure your child is up to date with their vaccines.
If you live in the Inland Northwest and are seeking experienced, specialized care for your child with a compassionate team focused on your child’s needs, connect with CHAS Health today.
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Download the well child poster to make sure your child is up to date with their immunizations.
Adult Immunization Schedule
For adult patients, ask your provider if you are current with your immunizations.
Download the recommended immunizations for adults from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and what disease do these vaccines protect against.
Upper Respiratory Infection Season
Upper respiratory infections are common in the fall and winter, with seasonal cases of the flu, strep throat, and RSV.
CHAS Health recommends that everyone ages six months and older get an annual immunizations to lower the risk of getting sick and limit exposure to others.
Flu Myths
Myth: Vaccines are not proven to prevent the flu.
Myth: The flu vaccine can give me the flu.
Myth: I should wait to get vaccinated so I'm covered until the end of the season.
Myth: The flu shot will protect me from every type of virus.
Myth: I never get the flu. I do not need the shot.
Flu Facts
Fact: You are at least 60% less likely to become infected with the influenza virus.
Fact: Flu viruses in flu shots are inactivated, so they cannon cause infection.
Fact: Get the vaccine as soon as possible. It takes 2 weeks for antibodies to develop.
Fact: The flu shot is designed yearly to protect against the highest risk and actively circulating strains of influenza.
Fact: By getting the flu vaccine, you protect yourself and other because you are less likely to spread the flu.
Who Can Get Immunizations at CHAS Health
For established patients, most adult vaccines can be completed on a walk-in basis. Almost all pediatric vaccines (under 19 years) can be done on a walk-in basis. For non-established patients, only COVID and flu vaccines are offered.
COVID-19 Vaccines
COVID-19 vaccines are available at all of our medical locations. COVID vaccines have been proven to be safe and effective in millions of people who have received the vaccine, and they are the best way to prevent the spread of COVID.
CHAS Health is offering COVID vaccine to pediatric patients ages six months and older, and the updated COVID boosters at all clinics. Please call 509.444.8200 or 208.848.8300 to schedule a vaccine appointment.
Established CHAS Health patients can self-schedule COVID boosters by using the link below:
Immunization Resources
National Foundation of Infectious Diseases
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases offers information, resources, and professional education about vaccines recommended across the lifespan (including children, adolescents, and adults).
Vaccinate Your Family
Vaccinate Your Family’s mission is to protect people of all ages from vaccine-preventable diseases.