Well-Child Exams, Blood Lead Testing, and Vaccines for Children

Well-Child Exams

The Public Health Center offers child /adolescent well-child exams, lead poisoning prevention screening, and childhood immunizations by appointment only.

Clinic Location

Public Health Center
The Pinecrest Building, 5th Floor
1407 Independence Avenue
Waterloo, IA 50703

319-291-2413


Times of Operation

Monday – Friday
8:00 – 11:30 a.m.
1:00 – 3:30 p.m.


How to participate

Call 319-291-2413 to schedule an appointment.


What to bring

Up-to-date immunization record.

Insurance information. 

Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Insurance Navigation Services Available

Children and families needing insurance coverage will be referred to the BHCHD Hawk-I Coordinator who will assist them in applying for Presumptive Medicaid or Hawk-I insurance.

Eligibility Requirements for Vaccines for Children

Children Up to 18 Years Old Who Are:

Uninsured (no insurance)

Underinsured (insurance doesn't cover vaccines)

Enrolled in Medicaid*

Are American Indian or Alaskan Native*

*Some healthcare providers also offer the Vaccines for Children program. If your child has a provider, contact their office for information on vaccines available.

More information on the Vaccines for Children program can be found on the Iowa Health and Human Services website.

Childhood Vaccines Available

  • DT
  • DTap
  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • HIB
  • HPV
  • Influenza
  • Menactra
  • Meningococcal B
  • Polio
  • Pneumonia
  • Rotavirus
  • Tdap
  • Tetanus
  • Varicella
Downloads & Resources
WIC is a federally funded program that has been providing food assistance, nutrition education, and referrals to other social services agencies since 1974.
Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule for ages 18 years or younger, United States, 2021
Public health officials from Black Hawk, Linn, and Johnson counties have put together this document to guide staff in these settings toward the best way to prevent the spread of illness among attendees.