Three Rivers Public Health Department (3RPHD) is offering Vaccines for Children (VFC) clinics in Blair, Fremont, and Wahoo to ensure that children across the region have access to essential immunizations.
As of April 30, the United States has reported about 884 confirmed measles cases across 30 states, the highest annual total since 2019. Texas remains the epicenter of the outbreak with 663 cases, including 87 hospitalizations and two deaths involving unvaccinated children. Nationally, children younger than 18 account for nearly two-thirds of reported measles cases.
“At Three Rivers, we care deeply about the health and well-being of every child in our community,” said Terra Uhing, Executive Director of Three Rivers Public Health Department. “By offering these vaccine clinics, we’re making sure families have easy, local access to the protection their children need. It’s one of the many ways we’re working to support and strengthen the communities we serve.”
The VFC Program provides free vaccines to children who are uninsured, underinsured, Medicaid-eligible, or American Indian/Alaska Native. It removes financial barriers to ensure that every child can be protected from serious, preventable diseases like measles, mumps, and rubella.
Clinic Locations and Hours:
• Fremont Office
2400 N Lincoln Avenue, Fremont, NE
Open: Monday–Friday
Appointments Required – Call 402-727-5396
• Blair Office – Vinton Corner
1762 Washington Street, Suite 204, Blair, NE
(Lower level – use west doors)
Open: Monday–Thursday
Appointments Required – Call 402-727-5396
• Wahoo – Lake Wahoo Clinic
31st Street, Wahoo, NE
Open: Tuesdays only
Appointments Required – Call 402-727-5396
Walk-ins may be accepted based on availability, but scheduled appointments are strongly encouraged.
Eligibility
Children from birth through age 18 may be eligible for free vaccines through the VFC program if they:
• Have no health insurance
• Are enrolled in Medicaid
• Are American Indian or Alaska Native
• Are underinsured (insurance does not cover vaccines)
For questions about eligibility or to schedule an appointment, please call 402-727-5396. For more information about services and outreach, call the Three Rivers District Health Department at 402-727-5396 or visit www.threeriverspublichealth.org.
