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Immunizations: Overview

NET Health offers immunization services to all age groups on a walk-in basis. No appointment is necessary.


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Layers of Protection: The Vital Role of Immunizations in Safeguarding Our Communities

Immunizations are a cornerstone of public health, playing a critical role in preventing the spread of infectious diseases and safeguarding communities. By stimulating the body's immune system to recognize and fight pathogens, vaccines have significantly reduced, and in some cases eradicated, life-threatening diseases such as polio, measles, and smallpox. Immunizations not only protect those who receive them but also contribute to herd immunity, which shields vulnerable populations who cannot be vaccinated, such as infants, elderly individuals, and those with weakened immune systems.

Public health immunization programs are essential in reducing the burden of disease, preventing outbreaks, and saving lives. They ensure that vaccines are accessible to all, regardless of socioeconomic status, and provide education to increase vaccination rates. Through continuous monitoring and research, public health agencies work to maintain vaccine safety and effectiveness, adapting to new challenges such as emerging infectious diseases and vaccine hesitancy. Immunizations remain one of the most effective and cost-efficient ways to promote health and prevent illness on a global scale.

Learn the recommended CDC Schedule for Childhood and Adolescent Immunizations

Learn the recommended State of Texas Schedule for Childhood and Adolescent Immunizations

Learn the recommended Immunization Schedule for Adults with Medical Conditions

NET Health Immunization Program: Empowering Your Health

Access to Immunization Services

  • Access to low-cost immunization services.

  • Recruits providers to participate in the Texas Vaccines for Children (TVFC) program, resulting in 22 providers in Smith County that offer low-cost vaccines.

  • Assists TVFC providers in ordering, storing, and accounting for purchased vaccines.

Immunizations Registry

  • Promotes the use of the statewide immunization registry, ImmTrac, which centralizes your immunization history.

  • Recruit parents, immunization providers, schools, and childcare facilities to participate in the ImmTrac registry.

  • Conduct immunization assessments of schools and childcare facilities to ensure they maintain 95% compliance levels.

TB Control in Smith County

  • Provides treatment through referrals for the Smith County area.

  • Provides TB training and education for parents, schools, jails, private doctor offices, and the general public through community health fairs, presentations, and other forums.

Immunizations FAQ's


The NET Health Immunization Department offers all of the ACIP-recommended vaccines for all ages throughout the lifespan.

  • COVID-19 
  • DTaP-IPV-Hib-HepB
  • DTaP/Tdap/Td
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hib
  • HPV
  • Influenza
  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella
  • MMRV
  • Meningococcal
  • Pneumococcal
  • Polio
  • Rabies
  • Rotavirus
  • RSV
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • Zoster (Shingles)

The vaccines are not free; however, they are given at a low-cost administration fee. No one is turned away for inability to pay. The administration fee assists us with the purchasing of medical supplies used in the administration of the vaccines.

Yes, the CDC recommends receiving multiple shots during a single visit. It has been scientifically proven to be safe and ensures that children receive the best protection during critical stages of growth and development. This approach also helps prevent missed opportunities for vaccination.

Yes, we administer the COVID-19 vaccine. Currently, we receive the COVID-19 vaccine from the Department of State Health Services, and it is available only to uninsured individuals.

Some individuals may experience mild side effects, such as swelling at the injection site or a low-grade fever. After receiving a vaccine, care instructions are provided, including guidance on when to seek medical attention for more severe reactions (e.g., throat swelling, difficulty breathing, or high fever).

The Immunization Clinic is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. On Wednesdays, we have extended hours, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

No. The clinic operates on a walk-in basis.

Paperwork must be completed at every visit.

It depends on the vaccine needed. We do not carry Typhoid or Yellow Fever vaccines. Please contact our office at 903-510-5604 for further assistance.

ImmTrac2 is a state database system that securely stores an individual’s immunization records for a lifetime. It is a valuable tool to avoid over-vaccination. Individuals can obtain a copy of their immunization record anywhere in Texas, provided the facility has ImmTrac2 access.

Immunizations

(903) 510 - 5604
815 N. Broadway Avenue
Tyler, TX  75702

M-F 8 a.m. -11 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesdays 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

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Our Immunizations Department provides vaccination services to anyone regardless of residence.

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815 N. Broadway Ave
Tyler, Texas 75702

903-535-0030

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