Immunizations against contagious diseases are provided by Health and Community Services to both children and adults who need them. The department does this both through providing vaccine purchased by the state to private medical providers, and by administering shots when they are needed.
Shots may be administered during routine visits or special clinics held by public health nurses at department offices, in schools, senior centers, and other public and private facilities on the larger islands. Vaccination is a simple and effective method of preventing certain diseases which may cause serious health problems.