Immunizations
Disclaimer: This information was provided by agencies in the community. It may not be all-encompassing and some information changes often. For Jasper County offices and contact information, browse our county directory.
Updates: If you have an addition or edit to our Resource Guide, please contact us at jaspercocares@jasperia.org.
Jasper County Health Department
Provides public health services for Jasper County, including:
- Communicable diseases and foodborne illness investigations, Epi Manual
- Vaccine for Children (VFC) immunizations ONLY VFC- who qualifies Appointments only, contact Kristina at kwinfield@jasperia.org
- Vaccine for Adult (VFA) immunizations ONLY. VFA - Who Qualifies Appointments only, contact Kristina at kwinfield@jasperia.org
- We do not provide private pay or insurance immunizations. Contact your physician for your immunization records.
- School and daycare immunization audits (scheduled with the organization).
- Public health education,
- Free condoms in the waiting area.
- Free car seat checks. (car seats, passenger safety, booster seats) Contact Melissa at mgary@jasperia.org.
- Environmental Health: subcontracted with Jasper County Community Development. Call for an appointment.
- We do not provide home care aides or homemaker services, but we have limited funding for low-income, senior residents. Please call Aging Resources to start the home care waiver process first.
- Jasper County Cares Coalition: leads the Health and Human Services providers meetings. Email: jaspercocares@jasperia.org for more information.
- Community Health Assessment and Health Improvement Plan
Newton, IA 50208
Newton Clinic
Newton Clinic is a multi-specialty clinic serving the citizens of Newton, Iowa, and the greater Jasper County area. Our 20 providers offer healthcare services in family medicine, obstetrics (pregnancy) 10/2024, gynecology, internal medicine, and podiatry.
Newton Clinic is owned by the member physicians and employs about 60 full-time employees. Our 17,000-square-foot facility includes a full-service laboratory, full-service X-ray department, obstetric ultrasound unit, fetal non-stress testing unit, video flexible sigmoidoscope unit, treadmill, and three surgical procedure/casting rooms. The physicians of the Newton Clinic primarily admit patients to MercyOne Newton Medical Center.
Newton Clinic offers immunizations for children and adults. They have the VFC (Vaccine for Children) programs.
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Newton, IA 50208
Grinnell Regional Public Health UnityPoint Health - Poweshiek County
Breastfeeding support: one-on-one extensive breastfeeding support,a postpartum home visit to help troubleshoot breastfeeding issues or for a baby weight check. This free service is available to families who reside in Poweshiek, Jasper, and Marshall counties. Call (641) 236-2385 to schedule an appointment at Public Health, have a phone consultation or learn more information
Postpartum Support Group: A free group focused on caregivers and their infant(s) newborn to one year of age, Baby weight checks, breast and bottle feeding guidance, professional and peer support, come and go setting, light refreshments provided. Meetings are on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month in the Tomasek Conference Room from 5-6:30 PM. For information call 641-236-2905.
Immunizations: VFC, VFA, private pay, flu shots, COVID, TB skin test. Call for an appointment.
Medical Loan Equipment Closet call for more information. They are not a DME, only a loan closet.
Community Care Clinic: Free Clinics of Iowa
Foot Care Clinic: Call for more information.
Medicare Planning: SHIIP: Call 641-236-2588 to schedule an appointment.
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Grinnell, IA 50112
Hy-Vee Newton (Hyvee)
Pharmacy, Dieticians, Health Screenings,
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Newton, IA 50208
Medicap Pharmacy
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Newton, IA 50208
Prairie City Medical Clinic (Pella Regional Health Center)
Prairie City, IA 50228
RX 4 Prevention
Rx4Prevention is an independent Iowa-based mobile vaccine service. We have been working with facilities like yours in Iowa and surrounding states for over ten years. Preventing disease with vaccines is our business's sole focus. All our pharmacists are experienced, certified immunizers.
We specialize in ensuring residents are offered recommended vaccines at no cost to your organization. We streamline the process to safeguard residents and decrease the workload of your staff. Let Rx4Prevention help you manage vaccine needs so your staff can instead focus on your residents' day-to-day care.
Sully Medical Clinic (Pella Regional Health Center)
Sully, IA 50251
Walmart - Newton, Iowa
The store includes an eye care clinic, pick up groceries, and pharmacy that gives immunizations.
Grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations.
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Newton, IA 50208
Rabies
Walgreens Pharmacy (Rabies vaccine for humans)
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Rabies vaccine: https://www.walgreens.com/topic/pharmacy/scheduler/rabies-vaccine.jsp
Newton, IA 50208
records
Immunization records (how to obtain)
Individuals may obtain immunization records through the following options:
1. Contact your healthcare provider. (Doctor or health department where you received the vaccines)
2. Complete and submit an immunization record request form to the Iowa Department of Public Health
Immunization Program.
Individuals, parents, and guardians may request immunization or health screening data by completing the IRIS Record Request Form, https://iris.iowa.gov/docs/record_request.pdf
Keep a copy for your record. Give a copy to daycare, schools, college, or your workplace as needed.
RSV, Pneumonia, COVID, Flu
Vax Assist Finder for Immunizations such as RSV, Pneumonia, COVID, Flu
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Travel Immunizations
Travel Immunizations - CDC, TripPrep, and other clinics
International travel increases your chances of getting and spreading diseases that are rare or not found in the United States. Find out which travel vaccines you may need to help you stay healthy on your trip.
Check needed immunizations:
If you are traveling out of the United States, you can check recommended vaccines on the following sites:
- CDC Website: CDC Travel destination 1-800-232-4636 or 800-CDC-INFO
- TripPrep.com TripPrep
Locations near Jasper County that offer Travel Medicine Clinics:
- Iowa Clinic Travel Medicine Website: Iowa Clinic Travel Clinic Telephone: 515-875-9190 Location: Urbandale
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Website: UIHC Travel Clinic Telephone 319-356-8133 Location: Iowa City
- Polk County Health Department Website: Polk County Travel Clinic- Immunizations Telephone: 515-286-3798 Location: Des Moines
- McFarland International Travel Clinic Website: Travel Clinic Telephone 515-663-4892 Location: Ames
Please check with your pharmacy or medical providers. Jasper County Health Department does not offer privately paid vaccines.
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