Vaccine Info

General Information

This page is your guide to understanding and accessing vaccines. Find recommended vaccines for each age group, contact information for Tribal and public health services, and resources to answer your questions about vaccine safety and benefits.

Not Sure Where to Get Vaccinated?

Use the Immunization Locator from the ND Health and Human Services to find a list of local clinics offering vaccination services in your community!

Immunization Locator

Recommended Vaccinations by Age Group

Vaccinations are for everyone. But did you know that different vaccinations are recommended based on your age? Take a look at the recommended vaccination list so you can keep your community protected from birth through their elder years!

Birth
  • Hepatitis B: 1st dose of 3
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): 1 dose
  • DTaP: 1st dose of 5
  • Hib: 1st dose of 3 or 4
  • Hepatitis B: 2nd dose of 3
  • IPV: 1st dose of 4
  • PCV: 1st dose of 4
  • Rotavirus: 1st dose of 2 or 3
  • DTaP: 2nd dose of 5
  • Hib: 2nd dose of 3 or 4
  • IPV: 2nd dose of 4
  • PCV: 2nd dose of 4
  • Rotavirus: 2nd dose of 2 or 3
  • COVID-19: Recommended for everyone 6 months and older
  • DTaP: 3rd dose of 5
  • Hib: 3rd dose of 3 or 4
  • Hepatitis B: 3rd dose of 3
  • IPV: 3rd dose of 4
  • PCV: 3rd dose of 4
  • Rotavirus: 3rd dose of 3
  • This is a good time to catch up on any missed vaccinations
  • Flu Vaccine: Every flu season
  • COVID-19: Recommended for everyone 6 months and older
  • Chickenpox: 1st dose of 2
  • DTaP: 4th dose of 5
  • Flu Vaccine: Every flu season
  • COVID-19: Recommended for everyone 6 months and older
  • Hepatitis A: 1st dose of 2
  • Hib: 4th dose of 4
  • IPV: 3rd dose of 4 (between 6-18 months)
  • PCV: 4th dose of 4
  • MMR: 1st dose of 2
  • Flu Vaccine: Every flu season
  • COVID-19: Recommended for everyone 6 months and older
  • Chickenpox: 2nd dose of 2
  • DTaP: 5th dose of 5
  • Flu Vaccine: Every flu season
  • COVID-19: Recommended for everyone 6 months and older
  • IPV: 4th dose of 4
  • MMR: 2nd dose of 2
  • This is a good time to catch up on any missed vaccinations
  • Flu Vaccine: Every flu season
  • COVID-19: Recommended for everyone 6 months and older
  • Flu Vaccine: Every flu season
  • COVID-19: Recommended for everyone 6 months and older
  • HPV: 2 doses
  • MenACWY: 1st dose of 2
  • Tdap: 1 dose
  • Flu Vaccine: Every flu season
  • COVID-19: Recommended for everyone 6 months and older
  • MenACWY: 2nd dose of 2
  • MenB: 2 doses
  • MenABCWY: 1 dose
  • Chickenpox: Adults who never had chickenpox or received the chickenpox vaccine earlier should get 2 doses
  • COVID-19: Recommended for everyone 6 months and older
  • Flu Vaccine: Every flu season
  • Hepatitis B: Recommended for all adults (19-59 years of age)
  • HPV: Recommended if you did not receive the HPV vaccine at a younger age
  • MMR: Adults who do not have presumptive evidence of immunity should get at least 1 dose, or students at post-high school educational institutions who do not have presumptive evidence of immunity need 2 doses
  • Td or Tdap: Every adult should get the Tdap vaccine if they did not receive it as an adolescent, then a Td booster shot every 10 years
  • COVID-19: Recommended for everyone 6 months and older
  • Flu Vaccine: Every flu season
  • Hepatitis B: Recommended for all adults (19-59 years of age)
  • MMR: Adults who do not have presumptive evidence of immunity should get at least 1 dose, or students at post-high school educational institutions who do not have presumptive evidence of immunity need 2 doses
  • Td or Tdap: Every adult should get the Tdap vaccine if they did not receive it as an adolescent, then a Td booster shot every 10 years
  • COVID-19: Recommended for everyone 6 months and older
  • Flu Vaccine: Every flu season
  • Shingles: 2 doses, age 50 and older
  • Td or Tdap: Every adult should get the Tdap vaccine if they did not receive it as an adolescent, then a Td booster shot every 10 years
  • COVID-19: Recommended for everyone 6 months and older
  • Flu Vaccine: Every flu season
  • Pneumococcal: The PCV vaccine is recommended for adults who never received a PCV and are age 65 or older
  • Shingles: 2 doses, age 50 and older
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): Adults age 60 and older should talk to their healthcare provider about getting a single dose of RSV
  • Td or Tdap: Every adult should get the Tdap vaccine if they did not receive it as an adolescent, then a Td booster shot every 10 years

Tribal Health and Public Health Contact Information

Your local Tribal and public health facilities are dedicated to the health and well-being of you and your communities through efforts to monitor the spread of diseases, disease and disability prevention initiatives, education and community outreach. Tribal health offices take this work even further by advancing connections between the public health sector and Tribes, while promoting overall health within Indigenous communities.

Find your local health facility below, or go here to find a location near you.

Elbowoods Memorial Health Center

Woodrow Wilson Keeble Memorial Health Care Center

Spirit Lake
Health Center

Fort Yates
Hospital

Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care Facility

Fargo Cass
Public Health

Bismarck-Burleigh
Public Health

Grand Forks
Public Health

Lake Region
District Health Unit

First District
Health Unit

Vaccination Resources & Helpful Guides

Choosing to get vaccinated is a big step that can be overwhelming. We can help! Our vaccination resources include everything you need to know through downloadable guides, fact sheets and education materials perfect for community members and healthcare providers. Stay informed so you can make the best decision for your loved ones and your community.