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Dani Leis, M.A.
Volunteer & Community Relations Manager
Office 360.313.1399
Fax 360.313.1391
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Samantha Tracy
Volunteer Coordinator
Office 360.313.1399
Fax 360. 313.1391

Email Samantha

Address
4100 Plomondon St.
Vancouver, WA  98661
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Pediatric Immunizations & Seasonal Flu

Free routine immunizations for children

Summary of Services

Immunization clinics provide free routine immunizations to children up to their 19th birthday who are low-income and have no medical insurance or medical coupons. Vaccine is supplied through the Washington State Vaccine for Children (VFC) Program at no cost to the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington (FCSW). The AmeriCorps clinic coordinator and clinic director provide administrative oversight.

All clinic services are provided by volunteers.

 

Clinic Times

First three Wednesdays of every month; Sign-in for patients begins at 5:00 PM

Additional Saturday clinics may be scheduled during the back-to-school season. Volunteer shift start times vary depending on the assignment.


Patient Overview

Patients who come to the FCSW are required to have no medical insurance or medical coupons. They are generally low-income and underserved. Many come to receive shots that are required for school or day-care attendance. We often see children who have recently immigrated to the United States and may be very behind on regularly scheduled immunizations. Parents are asked to make a financial donation if they can, or offered a self-addressed envelope for a later donation.  Patients are accepted on a first come, first serve, basis and some may wait 2-3 hours before they are seen during busier times of the year.  However, we do inform patients that they are being treated by volunteers and they are for the most part very grateful. 

 

Volunteer Staff

  • Immunization Nurses (3-6) *
  • Vaccine Educator
    During flu season, Pharmacists are eligible to provide flu shots, as well as licensed nurses, or health care assistants.
  • Outreach Eligibility Specialist

  • Patient Check-In Clerks (2)

Requirements

Due to the complex nature of pediatric immunizations, RN, LPN, or HCA licenses are required. Current experience preferred.  For those with previous experience, we have quarterly trainings to brush up your skills.


Employed Staff / Team Leaders

Patrick Callahan Patrick Callahan | Clinic Director | 360.313.1395

 Oversight of all medical programs.

 

 

Elizabeth Fitzgearld Elizabeth Fitzgearld  | AmeriCorps Clinic Coordinator | 360.313.1380

Directly oversees clinics, trains volunteers, and manages vaccine inventory.


Available Immunizations

All regular childhood immunizations except Rotavirus are available through the VFC program. These vaccines include:

  • TDAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis Combination)
  • DTAP (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis Combination)
    Influenza vaccine is also available starting each fall. When funding is allotted, influenza vaccine is also made available to adults during separately scheduled adult flu shot clinics. Please inquire with the clinic representatives listed above about the availability of adult influenza vaccine.
  • TD (Tetanus, Diphtheria Combination)
  • HIB (Haemophilus influenzae type b)
  • IPV (Inactivated Polio)
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis A
  • PCV13 (Pneumococcal)
  • MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella Combination)
  • Varicella (Chickenpox)
  • MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella Combination—availability varies)
  • MCV (Meningococcal)
  • HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

 

 

           

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