Vaccines for Farm Workers
Why is vaccination important?
Vaccination protects the welfare of people—and farm animals—by preventing or reducing disease. Healthy animals are the cornerstone of healthy food; in the same way, healthy farmers, workers, and families are essential to running a productive and successful farm.
Farm workers are at risk for several vaccine-preventable diseases such as the flu and tetanus. To determine what vaccines you or your family members may need based on your age and risk factors, take this 1-minute quiz.
Please consult your doctor or primary care provider with the results of this quiz before receiving any of the vaccines.
To set up a vaccination clinic on your farm or in your community, please contact Mmesoma Okafor at (662) 325-6761. Vaccines offered include flu, tetanus/Tdap, and COVID-19.
Are you up-to-date on your vaccines?
|
Disease |
Vaccine |
Recommended age |
Doses |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tetanus |
Tdap |
All ages |
1 dose, |
|
Shingles |
Zoster |
50 years & older |
2 doses |
|
Flu |
Influenza |
6 months & older |
1 dose every year |
|
Pneumococcal Disease |
Pneumococcal |
65 years & older |
1 or 2 doses |
|
COVID-19 |
COVID-19 |
6 months and older |
1 or 2 doses, plus booster |
For questions about these vaccines and your eligibility, please consult your healthcare provider.
Protect Yourself and Your Farm from COVID-19
To continue to protect yourself and your loved ones from COVID-19, get a COVID-19 vaccine, wash your hands often, cover your mouth and nose with a mask when around others, avoid crowds, and practice social distancing.
COVID-19 vaccines are available in Mississippi to everyone ages 6 months and older.
- The vaccine is free everywhere in Mississippi.
- No government ID or insurance is required.
- Depending on where you get your vaccine or booster, you may need to make an appointment.
- Everyone can be vaccinated and boosted, regardless of their immigration status. Getting vaccinated and boosted will not affect your immigration status.
For more information and to find a vaccine provider near you, visit the Mississippi Department of Health website.
