Orange County Health Offers Year-Round Vaccination Clinics in Middletown, Newburgh

Orange County Department of Health is operating year-round vaccination clinics in Middletown and Newburgh to provide routine childhood immunizations and adult and travel vaccines to county residents. The program is intended to increase access to recommended shots, support school immunization requirements, and fill gaps for uninsured and underinsured families.

Clinics serve adults and children through age 18 who are uninsured or underinsured, offering routine childhood vaccines such as MMR, DTaP, polio, HPV, meningitis, and influenza. Adult and travel immunizations available include COVID-19 vaccines as appropriate by insurance status, hepatitis A and B, meningococcal vaccines, Td/Tdap, and vaccines required for international travel such as yellow fever and typhoid when a prescription is needed.

Children’s immunization visits are by appointment and require current immunization records and a parent or guardian in attendance for minors. These safeguards help clinic staff verify vaccine history and ensure that children receive the next doses on schedule. The year-round schedule is designed to accommodate families beyond traditional back-to-school rushes, making it easier for working parents and guardians to get appointments during off-peak months.

The initiative addresses both public health and equity goals in Orange County. By offering services to uninsured and underinsured children, the clinics reduce barriers that can lead to missed vaccinations and local outbreaks of vaccine-preventable diseases. For adult residents, the availability of travel vaccines and routine boosters helps protect workers and travelers who move through regional hubs and international routes connected to the Hudson Valley.

Operational details, including current clinic schedules and contact information, are maintained on the Orange County Department of Health website. Residents should bring immunization records, insurance information if available, and photo identification for adults. Those planning international travel should consult their health provider or the county clinic early, since some travel vaccines require prescriptions or advance scheduling.

For families in Middletown and Newburgh, the year-round clinics mean more predictable access to essential vaccines and fewer last-minute hurdles before school or travel. As seasonal pressures on public health resources continue, the county’s steady clinic schedule aims to keep community immunity strong and simplify vaccination logistics for local households.